Lamar Jackson’s Former Star Prospect Cousin Claimed By $8 Billion NFL Team

The Dallas Cowboys front office has been busy ever since Jerry Jones went full blast with his love for Odell Beckham Jr. After having passed on the superstar free agent, the $8 billion NFL team has continued with their plan to strengthen their roster. Making signings this late in the season is a clear showing of the organization’s seriousness for the postseason.

The NFC East franchise has been solid throughout the season and aims to be a contender for the Vince Lombardi trophy as well. Their latest acquisition sees former top prospect and cousin of Lamar Jackson, Trayvon Mullen, become the latest Cowboy.

Mullen, recently waived off by the Arizona Cardinals, made his way to the Dallas camp. He will bolster the ranks and potentially fill in for starting corner Anthony Brown, whose torn Achilles ruled him out for the remainder of the season.

Cousin Trayvon Mullen looks up to Lamar Jackson

The Las Vegas Raiders drafted Mullen in 2019 in the second round. Similar to Lamar Jackson, Mullen has proven to be a physical specimen in the NFL since his appearance at the combine. 

Though the duo has never played together, they share a great relationship off the field as per Mullen. They have had a competitive upbringing ever since high school, as they were often competing with each other. However, that hasn’t affected their relationship. Mullen has always been in awe of his cousin.

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That is what probably helps them keep their relationship the way it is. Mullen once stated to the Greenville News, “He was always a freakish athlete, always made a lot of big plays. Everything he’s doing now he’s done all of his life.”  

These are the kind of words you don’t see competitors using for each other normally.

Cowboys splurge for postseason

Trayvon Mullen joined the squad as the Cowboys’ front office went into a mid-season spending spree. Having not been able to sign Odell Beckham Jr., ‘America’s Team’ claimed the signatures of T. Y. Hilton, and Anthony Rush as well. 

Trayvon Mullen’s cousin has established himself as one of the greats in the game already. Mullen will hope his short stint with the Cowboys helps him achieve a similar status as the 2019 NFL MVP as he will look to impress his newest employers.

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