TradeVerdicts records 4 trades between
Dallas Cowboys and Houston Texans across 2004–2026. Historical
franchise identities are normalized to the current franchises here,
while each underlying trade keeps its own sourced date, assets,
grades, and verdict.
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Dallas acquired the rights to quarterback Drew Henson from Houston in March 2004, sending the Texans a 2005 third-round pick that became No. 73. Henson never developed into the Cowboys’ long-term answer, while Houston used the pick on running back Vernand Morency. Morency was not a star, but the Texans received tangible draft value for a player who never appeared for them, making Houston the winner.
2022 7th round pick (245th overall subsequently traded, Andrew Stueber)
Dallas Cowboys Dallas acquired defensive lineman Eli Ankou as short-term depth. His contribution was limited, but he gave the Cowboys an immediate roster option during the 2020 season. The supported hindsight grade is C. That mark weighs only value tied directly to this transaction and keeps the result proportional to the deal's cost. Against Houston Texans, the final verdict is Even Trade.
Dallas acquired Brandin Cooks from Houston for a 2023 fifth-round pick and a 2024 sixth-rounder. Over two Cowboys seasons, Cooks caught 80 passes for 916 yards and 11 touchdowns in 26 games, including eight scores in 2023. He left for New Orleans in 2025, but Dallas still received useful veteran production for two late picks while Houston gained rebuilding flexibility.
Houston acquired offensive tackle Nathan Thomas from Dallas for a 2027 seventh-round pick on August 30, 2026. Thomas had already appeared in all 17 games in 2025 and made four starts, giving the Texans inexpensive swing-tackle experience for the cost of a late Day 3 selection. Houston gets the current-read edge because usable offensive-line depth is difficult to find this late in the preseason.
