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Jerry Jones ready to spend big on Cowboys upgrades
The Dallas owner signals aggressive willingness to make trades and spend money to improve the roster.
In brief
The Dallas owner signals aggressive willingness to make trades and spend money to improve the roster. Jerry Jones is openly signaling the Cowboys will spend money and make trades to strengthen the team, particularly on defense. Originally reported by NBC Sports.
Cowboys restructure to create cap space
Dallas restructured contracts ahead of the regular season to free up salary cap room, giving the team what Jones called "really viable serious room" to make trades.
Jones signals aggressive spending intent
After Sunday's win over Washington, Jones told reporters "there is nothing more dangerous than an old man with money," emphasizing his willingness to spend on the roster.
“there is nothing more dangerous than an old man with money”
Jones clarifies comments in football context
Jones confirmed his "old man with money" comment was specifically about the Cowboys, saying he's optimistic about the team's potential and would "work to improve it in a minute financially."
“I'd work to improve it in a minute financially”
Defense identified as upgrade priority
Defense has long been seen as the area the Cowboys would target in trades, and the first two weeks of the season have reinforced that need for improvement.
Trade deadline will clarify available options
The picture of what trades might be available to Dallas should become clearer as the trade deadline approaches, giving the team time to identify targets.
The essence
Jerry Jones is openly signaling the Cowboys will spend money and make trades to strengthen the team, particularly on defense.
