Cowboys open to defensive trade as cap space grows, owner says
Owner-GM Jerry Jones told a radio interview the Dallas Cowboys are willing to explore a trade, likely on defense, and have sufficient salary-cap flexibility to act now.
Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones said the franchise is "in play" for a potential trade if the right opportunity arises, emphasizing that any move would probably target the defensive side of the roster. He told 105.3 The Fan that while the timing of a deal is uncertain, the team has created cap space by restructuring contracts for players such as Kenny Clark, DaRon Bland and Jake Ferguson, giving them "really viable, serious room financially to make a trade if we wanted to right now." Jones added that he is confident in the offense following the recent Broderick Jones trade and that defensive depth is the likely focus. He also reiterated earlier comments that a high draft pick could be used to acquire a player who would immediately improve the team. The Cowboys open the 2026 season against the New York Giants on Sunday night.