# Cowboys Trade Despite Embarrassing Loss > Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says he's still open to trades after embarrassing 24-16 loss to Tampa Bay Buccaneers. - Title: Cowboys Trade Despite Embarrassing Loss · CBS Sports - Summary: Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says he's still open to trades after embarrassing 24-16 loss to Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones remains open to… - Keywords: cowboys, tampa bay buccaneers, jerry jones, joe porter jr, tuli tuipulotu, jordyn books, marvin mims jr, nfl, draft picks, trade candidates, sports, Trade - Source: CBS Sports — https://cbssports.com/nfl/news/cowboys-jerry-jones-trades-despite-embarrassing-loss-buccaneers - Published: 2026-10-09T16:40:00+00:00 - Read time: 1 min - Topics: cowboys, tampa bay buccaneers, jerry jones, joe porter jr, tuli tuipulotu, jordyn books, marvin mims jr, nfl, draft picks, trade candidates, sports ## Cowboys lose to Buccaneers Dallas Cowboys (2-3) suffered a 24-16 loss to previously-winless Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1-4) on Thursday Night Football. > It's a loss we're supposed to have, definitely supposed to have. ## Jalon Daniels leads Buccaneers Undrafted rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels made his second career start for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, throwing 19 for 25 passes with 189 yards and a touchdown. > Daniels was an efficient 19 for 25 passing with 189 yards and a touchdown while rushing for 23 yards on 7 carries. ## Bucs runback Bucky Irvin Buccaneers running back Bucky Irvin rushed for a career-high 165 yards and a touchdown on 21 carries. > Even more damning was allowing Buccaneers running back Bucky Irvin to explode for a career-high 165 yards rushing and a touchdown on 21 carries. ## Dak Prescott's reaction Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott called the loss 'embarrassing' but said they were supposed to win against a winless team. > It's a loss we're supposed to have, definitely supposed to have. To use the word embarrassing, it's tough. ## Jerry Jones' trade stance Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says he's still open to trades despite the loss, emphasizing his focus on future capital. > The future capital, I wouldn't give it up for a player who didn't have some future or the potential of future that you could add years to. ## Jones' draft picks Cowboys still own rights to multiple draft picks including 2027 first-round pick and 2028 sixth-round pick. > All seven of their 2029 draft picks ## Trade candidate: Tuli Tuipulotu Cowboys could trade Chargers edge rusher Tuli Tuipulotu for a potential boost in pass rush. > He erupted for 13.0 sacks, the sixth most in the NFL, and 70 quarterback pressures, the 11th most in the league. ## Trade candidate: Jordyn Books Cowboys might trade Dolphins linebacker Jordyn Books for a defensive upgrade. > Pro Football Focus grades Brooks as the NFL's No. 12 overall linebacker with a defensive grade of 82.7. ## Trade candidate: Marvin Mims Jr. Cowboys could trade Broncos returner Marvin Mims Jr. for special teams depth. > Mims Jr. is a two-time Pro Bowl returner and earned first-team All-Pro returner accolades in 2024. ## Cowboys' current situation Cowboys rank eighth-worst in NFL quarterback pressure rate (32.7%) and fifth-worst in sack rate (3.4%). > The Cowboys currently rank eighth-worst in the NFL in quarterback pressure rate (32.7%) and fifth-worst in sack rate (3.4%). ## Eagles' recent struggles Philadelphia Eagles lost to Los Angeles Rams and traded offensive lineman Cam Jurgens. > Eagles six-time Pro Bowl right tackle Lane Johnson retired on Tuesday, and Philadelphia then traded two-time Pro Bowl offensive lineman Cam Jurgens to the Baltimore Ravens. ## Cowboys' trade focus Cowboys owner Jerry Jones remains open to trades to win now and over the next season or two. > This isn't fold the tents here. We are 2-3, didn't expect to be 2-3. ## Key takeaway Cowboys owner Jerry Jones remains open to trades despite a 24-16 loss to Tampa Bay Buccaneers, which he called a 'loss we're supposed to have'.