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Jerry Jones Teases Cowboys' Updated NFL Trade Plans Hours Ahead of 2026 Deadline

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In Short: Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones lowered expectations for significant trade activity ahead of Tuesday's NFL trade deadline, telling 105.3 The Fan that he doesn't anticipate major deals.

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Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones lowered expectations for significant trade activity ahead of Tuesday's NFL trade deadline, telling 105.3 The Fan that he doesn't anticipate major deals. 'But I don't expect us to make a significant trade today,' Jones said, emphasizing that the team's focus remains on addressing injuries and roster depth.

Jones addressed speculation about the absences of wide receiver George Pickens and cornerback Joey Porter Jr., both ruled out due to injuries. 'Put it to rest,' Jones said, confirming that the absences were '100 percent injury-related.'

The Cowboys have been dealing with a series of injuries, particularly at linebacker and secondary positions. 'We've had our depletion from injuries,' Jones noted, adding that he is 'pretty pleased' with the team's performance at the interior line and pass rush.

When asked about the possibility of adding a player through a trade, Jones remained open but cautious. 'Don’t count it out,' he said, acknowledging that 'a lot of things happen on that last day.' However, he emphasized that the team's approach would likely involve free agency rather than trades. 'We will do that today,' Jones said, referring to addressing the running back position after losing Tyler Goodson to a knee injury.

Jones' comments reflect a broader trend in the league, where teams are assessing their needs and making strategic decisions. 'You know that old country song. When that phone’s not ringing, that’s me calling,' Jones quipped, indicating that the team is actively seeking opportunities but finding limited interest from potential trade partners.

National insiders have also turned their attention to other teams, such as the Minnesota Vikings, who are facing their own quarterback situation with Carson Wentz starting against the Buffalo Bills. The Vikings are comfortable with Wentz while Christian McCaffrey heals, but any significant setback could put them under pressure to make a trade before the deadline.

' Jones acknowledged, but he remains confident in the team's overall strategy.

The NFL trade deadline looms, and while Jones expects limited activity, the Cowboys are prepared to address their needs through free agency rather than trades.

The Vikings' quarterback situation has drawn national attention, but they are comfortable with their current setup and unlikely to make a last-minute trade unless circumstances change.

Background

What's confirmed

• Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones lowered expectations for significant trade activity ahead of Tuesday's NFL trade deadline, telling 105.3 The Fan that he doesn't anticipate major deals. 'But I don't expect us to make a significant trade today,' Jones said, emphasizing that the team's focus remains on addressing injuries and roster depth.
• The Cowboys have been dealing with a series of injuries, particularly at linebacker and secondary positions. 'We've had our depletion from injuries,' Jones noted, adding that he is 'pretty pleased' with the team's performance at the interior line and pass rush.
• When asked about the possibility of adding a player through a trade, Jones remained open but cautious. 'Don’t count it out,' he said, acknowledging that 'a lot of things happen on that last day.' However, he emphasized that the team's approach would likely involve free agency rather than trades. 'We will do that today,' Jones said, referring to addressing the running back position after losing Tyler Goodson to a knee injury.
• Jones' comments reflect a broader trend in the league, where teams are assessing their needs and making strategic decisions. 'You know that old country song. When that phone’s not ringing, that’s me calling,' Jones quipped, indicating that the team is actively seeking opportunities but finding limited interest from potential trade partners.
• National insiders have also turned their attention to other teams, such as the Minnesota Vikings, who are facing their own quarterback situation with Carson Wentz starting against the Buffalo Bills. The Vikings are comfortable with Wentz while Christian McCaffrey heals, but any significant setback could put them under pressure to make a trade before the deadline.
• ' Jones acknowledged, but he remains confident in the team's overall strategy.
• The NFL trade deadline looms, and while Jones expects limited activity, the Cowboys are prepared to address their needs through free agency rather than trades.
• The Vikings' quarterback situation has drawn national attention, but they are comfortable with their current setup and unlikely to make a last-minute trade unless circumstances change.

What's still developing

• "I'm sure a critic could look at it and say, 'How about a little more rush. How about a little more pressure. How about a little more help in the flat,'" Jones said.
• ET on Tuesday and Jones is heading toward that hour with low expectations for major changes to the roster.
• But with the trade deadline looming, national insiders have become entranced by Minnesota’s QB situation, linking the Vikings specifically to Kirk Cousins (Vegas) and Daniel Jones (Indy).
• And then, if that happens, the Vikings will be in a very pressure-packed situation because the game is Monday night and the trade deadline is 4 p.m.

Sources

• Bleacher Reportlink
• NBC Sportslink
• Minnesotasportsfanlink
• WarpBeat — background on NFL Trade Deadline Looms as Teams Assess Needs link
• WarpBeat — background on 2026 NFL Trade Block Big Board Entering Week 9 link
• Let's Talk, Cowboys! — video link
• Let's Talk, Cowboys! — video link
• Cowboys Digest — video link
• Mark Holmes — video link