Minnesota and Dallas swapped former second-round cornerbacks…
Minnesota and Dallas swapped former second-round cornerbacks Nahshon Wright and Andrew Booth Jr. during the 2024 preseason. Wright appeared in only one regular-season game for the Vikings, while Booth played seven games and made two starts for Dallas. The Cowboys received somewhat more immediate snaps, but neither player became a durable piece for the acquiring club, keeping the trade essentially even.
Dallas Cowboys Received
- player Andrew Booth
Minnesota Vikings Received
- player Nahshon Wright
Trade Analysis
What Changed Hands
Minnesota sent cornerback Andrew Booth Jr. to Dallas for cornerback Nahshon Wright on August 9, 2024. Both players were former second-round picks who had fallen short of establishing consistent starting roles with their original teams. There were no draft choices attached, making this a clean change-of-scenery swap in which each club hoped a new environment could unlock more value.
How Dallas Fared
Booth provided more measurable regular-season work for his new club than Wright did for Minnesota. He appeared in seven games for Dallas in 2024, started twice, recorded 15 combined tackles and broke up a pass. That was useful emergency depth, particularly after injuries affected the Cowboys' secondary, but it did not become a long-term starting solution. Dallas later released Booth during the season before bringing him back through the practice squad.
What Minnesota Received
Wright's Vikings tenure was even shorter. He appeared in only one regular-season game for Minnesota in 2024 and did not establish a significant defensive role. The Vikings had moved on from Booth after two uneven seasons and were taking a low-cost chance on another corner with size and experience, but the change did not create a lasting payoff. The limited result on both sides is the central fact in evaluating the swap.
Final Verdict
The trade remains Even with C grades for both teams. Dallas can claim a small edge in 2024 playing time, yet seven games and two starts are not enough to create meaningful long-term separation. Neither club turned the exchange into a core contributor.