Sat, Apr 28, 2018 at 10:08pm

COWBOYS CORRAL DT WARD FOR RETURN MAN SWITZER

The Dallas Cowboys acquired defensive tackle Jihad Ward from the Dallas Cowboys for return man / wide receiver Ryan Switzer.

What does it give the Dallas Cowboys
Switzer is one of the NFL's better all-round return men, but in Ward the Cowboys get a promising potential starter at defensive tackle. A second-round draft pick in 2016 by Oakland (No. 44 overall), Ward can collapse the pocket and put pressure on the backfield. Switzer was made expendable as both a return man and wideout by the recent acquisition of Tavon Austin.

What does it give the Las Vegas Raiders
In Switzer the Raiders receive a very good returner (on both punts and kickoffs) who has some untapped talent as a wideout. Oakland picked up defensive tackle P.J. Hall in Round 2 of this year's NFL Draft, and he appears to be Ward's replacement at defensive tackle.

Fantasy impact
It's unlikely this trade results in any fantasy-relevant developments for the 2018 season, since Switzer will probably stay mostly focused on return duties and Ward is an unproven young defensive line prospect.

Player focus

Dallas Cowboys

Jihad Ward LB/DE

Las Vegas Raiders

Ryan Switzer WR