Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones delivered a characteristically cryptic answer when asked about potential trade activity ahead of the NFL deadline, telling reporters that while the club is evaluating options, there is no deal in hand and no obvious transaction he would make at this moment.
His remarks added to a week of scrutiny after a lopsided loss that exposed ongoing defensive weaknesses and intensified speculation about roster changes. Jones’s comments came during a scheduled radio appearance and followed a detailed team update posted on the Cowboys’ official site that reiterated concerns about linebacker play and run defense.
The owner indicated the front office is examining all phases of the roster but stopped short of committing to a major move, a stance that aligns with previous statements suggesting Dallas prefers high-value, targeted acquisitions rather than impulsive trades.
Reaction from analysts and national outlets was swift, noting that Jones’s refusal to pursue headline-grabbing names like Maxx Crosby or Trey Hendrickson leaves an already stressed defense reliant on internal fixes and impending returns from injury. Coverage across sports pages framed the owner’s tone as cautious, even as other reports pointed to potential interest in adding linebacker depth if the right opportunity arises.
The trade-deadline window also amplified questions about coaching and scheme after Week 8’s defeat. Critics argued that personnel tweaks alone will not cure fundamental breakdowns in gap discipline and coverage assignments, while Cowboys insiders suggested coaches will spend the bye week addressing execution and situational fundamentals. Rookie performances have been mixed, further complicating the calculus for whether to buy, sell or stand pat.
Dallas Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones Responds About Potential Trade
Jones recently responded to a question about Dallas making a potential trade soon. This can be seen in a post shared by Jon Machota on X.
“A perfect Jerry Jones quote today on @1053thefan when he was asked about the possibility of the Cowboys trading for a linebacker: “Not necessarily. Not at all. But possibly so. Now, how about that for an answer?” Machota tweeted.
For now, Jones appears to prefer patience, valuing long-term roster construction over a quick fix. That strategy has its defenders, who point to the franchise’s history of measured moves, and its detractors, who worry incremental changes will not reverse a defensive slide.
With the deadline nearing, Dallas faces a choice: trust internal development and coaching adjustments, or take a swing in the trade market for immediate help. Until Jones signals otherwise, the team’s posture remains deliberate rather than decisive.
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