Cowboys Say Trade Talks Stay Open After Loss
Stephen Jones says Dallas believes it is close and still open to adding a player by trade despite an overtime defeat to Arizona.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Football
The Dallas Cowboys lost to the Arizona Cardinals in overtime after blowing a 14-point fourth-quarter lead. Stephen Jones said on 105.3 The Fan on Monday that the loss has not changed the team's approach to trades.
Why it matters
The Cowboys are looking to add talent to the roster through a trade, and the outcome of their recent collapse has not altered that plan. Dallas fans and local observers will watch whether the team acts before the trade deadline.
The Cowboys squandered a 14-point fourth-quarter lead in an overtime loss, a late-game collapse that the team has not publicly tied to any specific roster need. Specific player targets and trade compensation have not been disclosed.
The players
Stephen Jones
Stephen Jones is an executive vice president of the Dallas Cowboys and a son of longtime owner Jerry Jones, frequently speaking publicly on the team's roster strategy.
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The details
Stephen Jones, an executive vice president of the Cowboys, spoke on 105.3 The Fan on Monday and said the team thinks it is close. He reiterated that Dallas remains open to adding a player through trade, and said Sunday's loss did not change that approach.
Timeline
Sunday: Cowboys lose to the Cardinals in overtime after blowing a 14-point lead.
Monday: Stephen Jones discusses the team's trade plans on 105.3 The Fan.
Season Trajectory
Mid-season trade activity is a recurring way NFL contenders address gaps after losses that threaten playoff positioning. The Cowboys' willingness to keep trade options open after an overtime defeat places them in that familiar pattern as the trade deadline approaches.
The trade deadline will determine whether Dallas adds a player before the stretch run, which could affect how a playoff push shapes up for Cowboys fans. Any acquisition would change the roster and depth charts that fantasy managers track.
The takeaway
A close loss does not always end a team's roster search, and Dallas is signaling that the trade market remains part of its plan. Readers tracking the Cowboys should watch the trade deadline for any move.
Further reading
Explore more Dallas Cowboys football coverage for the latest on the team's roster moves.
