When ESPN's Aaron Schatz recently broke down the biggest roster holes for all 32 NFL teams post-draft, it sparked an interesting question for Cowboys fans: Could Dallas use its surplus players to fill those gaps and bring back valuable draft capital? But before we start dreaming up trade scenarios, there's a bigger issue at play—do the Cowboys actually have any surplus talent to deal?

Surprisingly, Schatz made a bold claim that might raise some eyebrows: "The Cowboys have a surprisingly solid two-deep across their depth chart." After years of hearing about Dallas' infamous "stars-and-scrubs" approach and their lack of quality depth, that statement feels like a breath of fresh air. But is it true?

Upon closer look, it seems the Cowboys have quietly built a roster where the second-stringers look more promising than they have in years. Sure, they might not have All-Pros at every starting spot—Schatz notes that edge rusher still raises questions—but the overall depth is a welcome change from the days of relying on a few superstars and hoping for the best.

Now, the Cowboys won't release an official depth chart until the first preseason game, but we can turn to Ourlads.com for a reliable preview. Let's start with the defense. Last season, Vic Fangio's Eagles defense opened with 24 players: 10 defensive linemen (including outside linebackers), 4 linebackers, and 10 defensive backs (6 corners, 4 safeties). In contrast, the Cowboys started with 27 defenders—11 DL, 6 LBs, and 10 DBs. If Dallas follows Philly's model this year, they'll trim down to 24 defenders with the same split.

So, what does this mean for potential trades? With a deeper roster, the Cowboys might have a few players who could be attractive to other teams. But the key word here is "surplus." If the depth is as solid as Schatz suggests, Dallas might be hesitant to part with anyone who could step up in case of injury. Plus, finding trade partners who need specific positions—and are willing to pay fair value—is never easy in the NFL.

For now, Cowboys fans can take comfort in knowing their team is no longer scraping the bottom of the barrel for backups. But if you're hoping for a blockbuster trade, you might want to temper those expectations. The Cowboys' newfound depth might be too valuable to give away.