The Cowboys’ win over Philadelphia on Monday night put them right back in the NFC East conversation, but it did not exactly open the door to a splashy trade deadline chase.
Dallas rolled past the Eagles 38-21 to move to 3-4, and that kind of result naturally invites the question: is Jerry Jones about to go hunting for another big addition? Jones poured some cold water on that idea, saying it is “unlikely” the Cowboys will have the chance to bring in another difference maker from the outside, according to reporter Bobby Belt. Still, he made clear he would act if the right opportunity came along.
One name that has already surfaced around the Cowboys is pass rusher Josh Sweat, a popular target on the trade block. The issue for Dallas is simple: there is not much draft capital to play with.
Right now, the Cowboys only have four picks in the 2027 NFL Draft - a first-rounder from the Packers, plus selections in the second, fourth and seventh rounds. They also do not have their own second-round pick in the 2028 NFL Draft.
That does not rule out more moves, but it does show the tightrope Dallas is walking. The front office has to balance a push to win now with the need to keep one eye on the future.
If there is another addition, it would almost certainly come on defense. The offense did enough against Philadelphia to leave little doubt there, but the Cowboys still gave up 321 total yards to an Eagles team that had backup quarterback Tanner McKee under center.
At this point, the bigger question may be whether the problem is more about personnel or coaching. Either way, Jones has made it clear he is not interested in standing pat if he sees a chance to upgrade the roster.
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