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Cowboys news: Jonathan Hankins acquired from Raiders ahead of trade deadline

Cowboys fans have wanted a trade and the team served it via Jonathan Hankins for a late-round pick swap.

The Cowboys boast one of the best defenses in the NFL. On Tuesday, they bolstered it, acquiring veteran defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins from the Raiders in a swap of late-round draft picks, according to NFL Media. A 10th-year player with starting experience dating back to his days with the rival Giants, Hankins is playing out a one-year contract and figures to slot in as a potential starter in Dallas.