New Orleans acquired offensive lineman Asim Richards and a…
New Orleans acquired offensive lineman Asim Richards and a 2028 seventh-round pick from Dallas on August 26, 2025, sending the Cowboys a 2028 sixth-round selection. Richards was a 2023 fifth-round pick who had appeared in 25 games with one start for Dallas. The Saints bought young line depth while moving down only one round in a draft three years away.
Dallas Cowboys Received
- pick 2028 sixth-round pick
New Orleans Saints Received
- player Asim Richards
- pick 2028 seventh-round pick
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
Dallas sent Asim Richards and a 2028 seventh-round pick to New Orleans on August 26, 2025 for the Saints' 2028 sixth-round selection. The structure effectively let New Orleans acquire Richards by accepting a one-round drop in a distant draft, while Dallas improved its future pick position.
Why New Orleans Acted
Richards had been a fifth-round selection in 2023 and offered experience at both tackle and guard. He had played 25 games with one start over his first two Dallas seasons. For the Saints, that versatility had practical value during final roster construction, and the acquisition cost was softer than a standalone draft pick because New Orleans received a seventh-rounder back.
Dallas' Calculation
The Cowboys had a crowded offensive-line competition and viewed other tackles as better fits for the final roster. Rather than waive Richards for no return, Dallas found a partner and upgraded a 2028 seventh-round slot into a sixth. That was sound asset recovery, even if the draft benefit was delayed.
Comparing the Value
The Saints gained an actual young player without losing a complete selection. Dallas gained a one-round move three years in the future. Until those picks are made, the immediate value favors New Orleans because Richards could contribute while the draft return remains deferred. Dallas still deserves credit for extracting something from a roster squeeze.
Final Verdict
New Orleans Saints Win. The Saints earn a C-plus for acquiring useful, inexpensive line depth at a small net draft cost. Dallas receives a C-minus because the pick upgrade was sensible but modest, and the club surrendered a 24-year-old lineman with developmental value to secure it.
New Orleans acquired a still-developing offensive lineman in Asim Richards plus a 2028 seventh-round pick while moving down only one round in that future draft, whereas Dallas converted a crowded depth-chart situation into a modest pick upgrade.