Jerry Jones says Cowboys have no active trade plans as deadline nears
After weeks of speculation about defensive upgrades, Dallas owner says he doesn't see a deal materializing before November 10.
What to know
- Jerry Jones has moved from openness to skepticism, now saying he sees no active trade opportunities as the November 10 deadline approaches.
- The Cowboys were expected to pursue defensive help (targeting players like Josh Sweat or Maxx Crosby) but Jones downplayed urgency even after rivals made big moves this week.
- Dallas plans no fire sales and will count on players returning from injury rather than external acquisitions to shore up a struggling defense.
“I think the defense they're trying to bring in is what I've done for the last 10 years.”
Jonathan Bullard, Cowboys defensive tackle · Yahoo Sports ↗
Jerry Jones Dallas Cowboys owner
Josh Sweat Arizona Cardinals defensive end
Maxx Crosby Las Vegas Raiders defensive endBrad Gagnon Bleacher Report analyst
How it unfolded 5 developments, newest first · click a bar or a number to jump articlesposts
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Jones confirms Cowboys have no intention of selling, nothing cooking on buying side
Sports Illustrated reports that Jones made clear Dallas will not move veterans before the deadline and has no active acquisitions in progress.
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first by Sports Illustrated, 5d ago · also Sporting News, Yahoo Sports
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- Jerry Jones and Cowboys linked to star edge rusher before trade deadline Sporting News · 3d ago
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Jones tells radio he sees nothing cooking in the trade market
Three days before the November 10 deadline, Jones told 105.3 The Fan there are no active trade discussions underway for the Cowboys.
“At this particular time, I don't see anything.”
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Cowboys owner Jerry Jones on @1053thefan when talking about trades: “At this particular time, I don’t see anything.”
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Jones signals openness to a deal but expresses doubt one will materialize
On 105.3 The Fan, Jones said he would make a move 'if we could do it where we sit right now,' but indicated the bar is high. Meantime, defensive tackle Jonathan Bullard opened his 21-day practice window after a calf injury, with the Cowboys expecting several players back soon.
“If we could do it where we sit right now, I would add to it.”
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first by Yahoo Sports, 8d ago
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- Cowboys' Jerry Jones downplays trade rumors: 'Would have to be a dynamic situation' Yahoo Sports · 8d ago
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Jerry Jones says no urgency to match NFC rivals' recent trades
After Seattle acquired Quenton Nelson, San Francisco got DeForest Buckner, and Chicago traded for Jeffery Simmons, Jones told 105.3 The Fan the Cowboys don't feel compelled to make a big move and would need a 'massive opportunity' to part with more picks.
“Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says on 105.3 The Fan that he doesn't feel like they need to make a trade to keep up with other teams around the league.”
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first by Sports Illustrated, 9d ago
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Sports Illustrated reports Cowboys expected to be 'heavy buyers' at trade deadline
Coverage suggests Dallas will pursue an impact defensive player, particularly a pass rusher, with Josh Sweat (Arizona) and Maxx Crosby (Las Vegas) named as potential targets. Analysis from Bleacher Report's Brad Gagnon classifies the Cowboys as 'heavy buyers' entering Week 8, citing their chance to run away with the NFC East.
“The Cowboys are still favored to win the NFC East in what may be a make-or-break season for the head coach and the quarterback. In order to finally make waves in January, they likely need another high-impact defender.”
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first by Sports Illustrated, 9d ago
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