Cowboys Quiet on Trade Market Before Deadline
Stephen Jones says Dallas is seeing little trade activity as the NFL deadline approaches and no deal is imminent.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Football
Cowboys executive Stephen Jones said on 105.3 The Fan that the team is not seeing much trade market movement ahead of the deadline. He said the team has exchanged calls with other clubs, but no trade is imminent.
Why it matters
Dallas is pushing to strengthen the roster for a playoff run, and the team lacked key players Joey Porter Jr. and Caleb Downs in a recent quarter that hurt its performance. Jones indicated a pressure player could help the most.
Jones's comments point to a pressure player as the team's most useful addition, while a one-year deal could yield a compensatory pick the following year. The status of injured defender Joey Porter Jr. remains a factor in the roster picture.
The players
Stephen Jones
Stephen Jones is an executive with the Dallas Cowboys and a longtime voice on the team's front-office strategy.
The details
Stephen Jones appeared on 105.3 The Fan (KRLD-FM) on Friday and described the trade market as quiet. He said the team evaluates both immediate impact and long-term value, including salary cap fit, when weighing a move.
Timeline
Friday: Stephen Jones appears on 105.3 The Fan.
Upcoming: Cowboys face the Colts.
Approaching: NFL trade deadline.
Season Trajectory
The NFL trade deadline is the league's fixed cutoff for teams to add talent midseason, and Dallas's search for a pressure player reflects its push to strengthen the roster for a playoff run. With many games still left, the Cowboys' decision on whether to act at the deadline could shape their standing in the division.
For fans, the practical question is whether Dallas adds a pressure player before the deadline, which would change the defensive rotation for the rest of the season. Injuries to key defenders such as Joey Porter Jr. make depth a live issue in fantasy and game-day planning.
The takeaway
Dallas's cautious approach signals that any deadline move will be measured against long-term cap health rather than a quick fix. Fans should watch whether the team lands a pressure player before the deadline.
What happens next
The NFL trade deadline is the next key date, after which teams can no longer complete trades for the season.
Further reading
For more on the team's roster moves, see Dallas Football coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Dallas Morning News.
