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Trade Rumors Linking The Dallas Cowboys To Jaguars Star RB Travis Etienne Jr.

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Jacksonville Jaguars star running back Travis Etienne Jr. has been mentioned heavily in offseason trade rumors as he heads into his contract year, with the Dallas Cowboys often suited as a potential landing spot.

After back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons, Etienne had a down 2024 season that saw him rush for just 558 yards and two touchdowns. Sophomore Tank Bigsby finished the season as the Jaguars’ leading rusher with 766 yards and seven touchdowns.

Travis Etienne looking on.

Last month, Bleacher Report’s Kristopher Knox floated the Cowboys as a possible trade destination for Travis Etienne. Knox cited the uncertainty that free agent signings Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders bring as the top two RBs on the depth chart.

But according to longtime Cowboys reporter Mike Fisher of Athlon Sports, a team source said any rumors about the club exploring a trade for a running back are “false.” Fisher also doesn’t expect Dallas to add another RB until they’ve seen them in action at training camp.

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A Lisfranc injury forced Etienne to miss his entire rookie season, but he looked like a star at full strength over the next two years. Travis Etienne’s fifth-year option was picked up by the Jaguars last offseason, so we’ll see how he produces in what is likely his final season in Duval County.

Travis Etienne Should Be A Hot Trade Candidate If Jaguars Are Out Of Playoff Race

The Jaguars may as well enter the regular-season with Etienne and Bigsby in the backfield together. Trevor Lawrence, Brian Thomas Jr. and Travis Hunter will lead the way in the passing game, but an Etienne-Bigsby RB tandem could add another element to this offense.

But if Jacksonville is out of the playoff race leading up to the trade deadline, expect them to shop and trade Etienne. He’s shown the ability to be a No. 1 RB, and Etienne could make a difference on a Super Bowl hopeful.

NFL Suspends Entire Officiating Crew Led by Brad Rogers After Controversial Finish in Chiefs–Jaguars Game
 Posted October 7, 2025 Jacksonville, FL — October 7, 2025 The NFL has officially suspended referee Brad Rogers and his entire officiating crew following the highly controversial ending to Monday’s Chiefs–Jaguars matchup — a game that ignited national outrage and sparked widespread debate over officiating integrity.     According to league sources and officiating assignment data from Football Zebras, the suspended crew consisted of: Referee: Brad Rogers (#126)     Umpire: Bryan Neale (#92) Down Judge: Patrick Turner (#13)     Line Judge: Kevin Codey (#16) Field Judge: Joe Blubaugh (#57)     Side Judge: David Meslow (#118) Back Judge: Greg Yette (#38)     Replay Official: Denise Crudup Replay Assistant: Brian Smith     The decision follows mounting scrutiny over multiple missed and overturned calls that directly influenced the outcome of the game. The most heated moment came early in the first quarter, when an offensive pass interference flag against Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster was initially thrown but then picked up after a discussion prompted by Patrick Mahomes’ on-field plea. The play allowed Kansas City to score their opening touchdown, taking a 7–0 lead. Broadcast replays showed clear blocking downfield beyond the allowable buffer, fueling accusations that the officials caved to star-player pressure.     Later in the fourth quarter, in what fans called “the robbery of the season,” a glaring defensive pass interference by Chiefs safety Jaden Hicks on Jaguars receiver Parker Washington went uncalled just before Trent McDuffie’s interception. The no-call handed Kansas City prime field position to extend the game, with ESPN announcer Joe Buck openly criticizing the officials for the “obvious miss.” The Eagles were denied a final opportunity to score, and Denver escaped with a 27–24 victory. The broadcast replay showed Dallas Goedert’s jersey being visibly grabbed, fueling fury among players, coaches, and fans alike.     Adding to the chaos was a third-quarter red-zone sequence where overlooked holding penalties on Chiefs linemen and a potential roughing-the-passer infraction on Mahomes paved the way for Jaguars linebacker Devin Lloyd’s 99-yard pick-six. Analysts decried it as “one of the worst missed calls you’ll ever see,” flipping momentum decisively toward Jacksonville.   The Jaguars held on for a 31–28 victory as the Chiefs failed to respond in the final seconds. Social media erupted within minutes. The phrase “Chiefs got robbed” trended at #1 on X (formerly Twitter), with over 2 million posts in 24 hours. Several analysts, including former referee Gene Steratore, called for an official review of the officiating crew’s conduct.     One viral post summarized the fan sentiment:“If this isn’t rigging, what is? The refs changed the outcome of the game — plain and simple.” NFL Senior VP of Officiating Walt Anderson confirmed in a brief statement that the league found “a series of critical officiating errors that failed to meet professional standards.”     The suspension is immediate and indefinite pending further investigation — marking one of the rare occasions in modern NFL history where an entire officiating crew has been disciplined following a single game. For Chiefs fans, the suspension offers little comfort. The damage, as many see it, has already been done — a win stolen, a legacy questioned, and the integrity of the league once again under fire.