The Dallas Cowboys are in the midst of a lost season thanks to a litany of injuries, a front office that doesn’t know what it’s doing, and a first-place schedule that has proven to be a challenge. Still, the Cowboys were “active” at the deadline. Jerry Jones let us all know on Tuesday morning that they were attempting to acquire a wide receiver at the deadline. Well, Jerry, let the entire NFL know information that should stay in-house, why don’t you? Maybe he felt comfortable saying that because the deal was already done. Just a quick couple of hours later, the news broke that the Cowboys had traded for WR Jonathan Mingo from the Carolina Panthers. If you were on Twitter/X at the time, Cowboys Nation was rejoiced in that moment. Then, the news of the compensation came through, and all hell broke loose. Today, we are going to analyze this trade, and discuss just how all parties are affected by Mingo’s arrival to the team. If anything, his size and skillset bring a fresh element to the team that it doesn’t currently have. Who is Jonathan Mingo? The Carolina Panthers drafted Jonathan Mingo with the 39th overall pick in the 2nd round of the 2023 NFL Draft from Ole Miss University. He has started 19 out of a possible 24 games, and racked up 55 receptions for 539 yards and zero touchdowns. Mingo was drafted with the hopes that his body type and play-style would mimic what Deebo Samuel has given the San Francisco 49ers offense. He has not lived up to the billing, but the 4th round pick as compensation is insane for the small amount of production he has put up. See also