Cowboys plan roster overhaul after 31-10 loss to Buccaneers

Cowboys plan roster overhaul after 31-10 loss to Buccaneers

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Dallas head coach Brian Schottenheimer said the Cowboys will evaluate personnel and tactics after a 31-10 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, with several players identified for possible benching ahead of the upcoming game against Green Bay. The defeat followed a 24-16 loss at home to the winless Buccaneers on October 8, during which quarterback Dak Prescott responded to a heckler’s comment and Schottenheimer had said he would review the coaching staff. Owner Jerry Jones called the performance disappointing and later said the franchise remains open to trade deals, noting the availability of multiple draft picks.

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Jerry Jones Dallas Cowboys Tampa Bay Buccaneers Alex Anzalone Bucky Irving Jalon Daniels

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Dallas, Texas, United States Tampa, Florida, United States Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States

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October 10, 2026
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Cowboys face roster and strategy overhaul after loss to Buccaneers
Cowboys face roster and strategy overhaul after loss to Buccaneers

The Landry Hat • 10 Oct 15:15

Dallas head coach Brian Schottenheimer said the team will evaluate personnel and tactics following a 31-10 defeat, with several players identified for possible benching or role changes ahead of the next game against Green Bay.

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October 09, 2026
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Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says team remains open to trade deals after loss to Buccaneers
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says team remains open to trade deals after loss to Buccaneers

CBS Sports • 09 Oct 16:40

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.

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Cowboys coach says he will review staff after 24-16 loss to Buccaneers, owner expresses disappointment
Cowboys coach says he will review staff after 24-16 loss to Buccaneers, owner expresses disappointment

CBS Sports • 09 Oct 13:34

Dallas head coach Brian Schottenheimer said he will evaluate the coaching staff after the team fell 24-16 at home to the winless Tampa Bay Buccaneers, while owner Jerry Jones called the performance disappointing.

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Dallas Cowboys fall to winless Tampa Bay, prompting owner outburst and fan backlash
Dallas Cowboys fall to winless Tampa Bay, prompting owner outburst and fan backlash

Fox News • 09 Oct 13:23

The Cowboys were beaten by Tampa Bay on Thursday Night Football, with the defense surrendering 241 rushing yards. Owner Jerry Jones reacted visibly, and some fans directed harsh comments at tight end Jake Ferguson's wife.

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Cowboys fall to winless Buccaneers, Prescott confronts heckler after game
Cowboys fall to winless Buccaneers, Prescott confronts heckler after game

Yahoo Sports • 09 Oct 12:20

Dallas lost 24-16 to Tampa Bay, dropping to 2-3, and quarterback Dak Prescott responded to a fan’s “embarrassing” comment as the team headed to the locker room.

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Cowboys fall to Buccaneers 24-16, owner Jerry Jones expresses disappointment
Cowboys fall to Buccaneers 24-16, owner Jerry Jones expresses disappointment

NFL.com • 09 Oct 11:42

Dallas lost to Tampa Bay 24-16, dropping to 2-3 on the season, and owner Jerry Jones said the defeat was “extraordinarily disappointing.”

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Cowboys owner Jerry Jones calls Thursday Night loss to Buccaneers extraordinarily disappointing
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones calls Thursday Night loss to Buccaneers extraordinarily disappointing

Yahoo Sports • 09 Oct 05:19

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones described the team’s 24-16 defeat to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday Night Football as “extraordinarily disappointing,” citing missed opportunities and the Buccaneers’ physical running game.

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