In a move that was anticipated for some time, the San Francisco 49ers traded star wide receiver Deebo Samuel to the Washington Commanders for a fith-round pick, a decision that has in theory shifted the balance in the NFC East.

The Dallas Cowboys spent last season watching the Philadelphia Eagles and the Washington Commanders go toe-to-toe in the NFC Championship game, and the Eagles eventually won the Super Bowl. The Cowboys are now in the position of having to play catch-up, and it has just gotten harder with the Commanders trading for Deebo Samuel .

The Cowboys sent Amari Cooper to the Cleveland Browns in 2022 for a fifth-round pick and a sixth-round pick swap. Cooper went on to tally 2,660 receiving yards and 16 touchdowns in 38 games played, while also making a Pro Bowl, before Cleveland shipped him and a sixth-rounder to the Buffalo Bills in exchange for third- and seventh-round picks.

Back the Cowboys to win the NFC in 2025 after finishing 7-10 in 2024? It might seem crazy, but Will Hill breaks down why this best makes sense.