Following a 38–21 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football, Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones indicated he could be active before the November 10 trade deadline to bolster the team’s roster for a potential playoff push.
Despite the uneven record, Jerry Jones remains confident in his team’s positioning within the NFC East, where Dallas sits behind only the first-place New York Giants.
I’ll be real clear, I could see being active at the trade deadline if it was something that could help the team this year.
Jerry Jones, Cowboys Owner and General Manager
Jerry Jones Points to a Wide-Open Division Race
The NFC East has experienced unusual turbulence, creating a window that Dallas leadership is eager to exploit. The division went winless across consecutive weeks earlier in October, a first in NFL history for a division playing four or more games. While the New York Giants lead the division at 3–2–1, the rest of the pack remains within striking distance for a team looking to string together victories, and owner Jerry Jones celebrated from his suite alongside legendary Cowboys wide receiver Michael Irvin during the team’s prime-time win.
“We like to show up on primetime and we have stubbed our toe..The last time we played a team that didn’t have their starting quarterback we got our ass kicked..We’ve got everything out here tonight and this is a big one for us” ~ Jerry Jones#MondayNightCountdown pic.twitter.com/5x12DIi7UA
Head coach Brian Schottenheimer echoed his owner’s aggressive outlook during media availability following the victory. First, Jerry is always willing to pull the trigger on roster changes, and second, plenty of games remain on the schedule, Schottenheimer remarked, adding that the team was excited about winning a big game in Philadelphia on Monday.
Cowboys Seek Edge Rushers Before November 10 Deadline
The franchise also hired defensive coordinator Christian Parker in hopes of turning the unit around. Even with those additions, analysts and league observers have connected the Cowboys to several prominent edge rushers and defenders as the November 10 deadline approaches.
Speaking on @1053thefan, Jerry Jones did not rule out making future trades to help the team down the road this season, saying, "everything is fluid."But the trade for Joey Porter Jr. is a win-now move to the owner and GM.“It’s a belief in where we are, what we can do right…
Past Trades Leave Dallas with Few Draft Picks
Aggressive roster building carries a cost. Due to a series of transactions involving Quinnen Williams, Rashan Gary, George Pickens, and Joey Porter Jr., Dallas is left with just four total selections left for the upcoming draft, completely lacking picks in the third, fifth, and sixth rounds. That thin resource pool reflects a franchise that has lost many of the resources it gained in the blockbuster Micah Parsons trade with the Green Bay Packers just before the kickoff of the 2025 season.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Cowboys Trade Outlook
When does the 2026 NFL trade deadline arrive?
The deadline falls on November 10, giving front offices until then to complete transactions before rosters lock for the remainder of the season.
What did Jerry Jones say about making more moves?
Speaking to the media, Jones noted that he would be active if the team could get a chance to help itself this year, describing his stance with a belief in where we are, what we can do right now.
By every normal measure, a team with these numbers should be listing veterans and counting future draft picks, but Dallas has never run on pure spreadsheet logic and continues to eye reinforcements.
There is “a chance” that new Cowboys CB Joey Porter will make his Dallas debut Sunday vs. the Texans, per league source. The Cowboys are going to work to get him ready for Sunday, and need him with their secondary depleted by injury.Porter could go from being ruled out for… pic.twitter.com/bOtBa74Md8
Against the Eagles, the offense ran the ball well behind Javonte Williams, who recorded a career-high 155 yards rushing, while the defense turned up the pressure on Tanner McKee during a strong second-half performance.
With the trade clock ticking down toward November 10, the front office faces decisions on whether to pursue targets like Josh Sweat or evaluate alternative options across the league.
Joey Porter Jr.'s status for #Cowboys vs. #Texans, per Schotty: "stack a second day today is the key, go out there and do what he did yesterday, which was really impressive. … adding red zone defense is in there today and that will be a big part of us feeling comfortable.…