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Jerry Jones shares Cowboys trade plans
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says no major trades expected before NFL deadline.
In brief
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says no major trades expected before NFL deadline. Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones states no significant trades will happen ahead of the 2026 NFL trade deadline despite team's 4-5 start. Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones does not expect his team to make a major move ahead of the 2026 NFL trade deadline.
Jones' trade deadline comments
Jones was asked point-blank about Dallas' trade deadline plans during a Tuesday, Nov. 10, interview on 105.3 The Fan.
Jones' trade stance
Per usual, the 84-year-old wouldn't categorically rule out a trade, but he cast doubt on whether the Cowboys would swing any deal of significance.
Jones' trade quote
It's really not ringing, which you've heard me say numerous times, he said, referencing a proverbial phone to field trade calls.
Jones' trade deadline outlook
Don't count it out, a lot of things happen on this last day, he added, but I don't look for us to make a significant trade today.
Cowboys' current record
Jones' comments come with the Cowboys off to a disappointing 4-5 record start to the 2026 NFL season.
Cowboys' defensive ranking
They were expected to be NFC East contenders, but their defense has remained a major problem, ranking 30th in defensive EPA per play this season.
Jones' response on performance
I don't know. I can't answer that, Jones replied when asked if Dallas' performance to date was impacting their status as potential trade deadline buyers.
Jones' trade discussion
I haven't had a chance to really maneuver or think about or discuss back and forth with the team.
Cowboys' recent trade
While the Cowboys may be quiet at the trade deadline, they did make an aggressive, in-season move to trade for Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr.
Porter's stats
Porter has appeared in four games for Dallas since that trade, recording eight tackles, three pass defenses and allowing a 39.6 passer rating.
Cowboys' preseason deal
The Cowboys also made another preseason deal with the Steelers to acquire offensive tackle Broderick Jones.
Broderick Jones' stats
Broderick Jones has played just 43 offensive snaps thus far in 2026 while serving as a swing tackle.
Cowboys' 2025 trades
Still, Dallas' 2026 trade deadline plans are a far cry from their 2025 activity, when they acquired star defensive lineman Quinnen Williams from the New York Jets and veteran linebacker Logan Wilson from the Cincinnati…
The short version
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones states no significant trades will happen ahead of the 2026 NFL trade deadline despite team's 4-5 start.
