Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says team remains open to trade deals after loss to Buccaneers
Despite a 24-16 defeat at home to Tampa Bay, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said the franchise is still willing to explore trade options and has multiple draft picks available.
Dallas fell 24-16 at home to the winless Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday Night Football, marking its fifth loss of the season and dropping the Cowboys to a 2-3 record. Undrafted rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels threw for 189 yards and a touchdown while also rushing for 23 yards, leading the Buccaneers to an upset as a 9.5-point underdog. Running back Bucky Irvin recorded a career-high 165 rushing yards and a touchdown.
Quarterback Dak Prescott acknowledged the disappointment, saying the loss was “tough” and that using the word “embarrassing” could discredit the league and the Buccaneers’ coach Todd Bowles.
Owner and general manager Jerry Jones said the team remains “open for business” and will consider any trade that fits its needs, emphasizing that future draft capital is valuable but not untouchable. He noted the Cowboys’ current standing in the NFC East and the uncertainty of the division.
The Cowboys retain a substantial amount of draft capital, including first-round picks in 2027 and 2028, multiple second-through-seventh-round selections, and all seven of their 2029 picks. Potential trade targets highlighted include Chargers edge rusher Tuli Tuipulotu, Dolphins linebacker Jordyn Brooks, and Broncos return specialist Marvin Mims Jr., each identified as addressing specific roster deficiencies such as pass rush, run defense, and special-teams play.