Jerry Jones Teases Cowboys' Updated NFL Trade Plans Hours Ahead of 2026 Deadline

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says fans shouldn't "count out" the idea his team could add a player ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline.

"But I don't expect us to make a significant trade today," Jones said in a Tuesday appearance on 105.3 The Fan.

When asked if the Cowboys planned to make a move to replace injured running back Tyler Goodson, Jones said "we will do that today" but added the move would likely be made through free agency.

Head coach Brian Schottenheimer said Monday both Goodson and tight end Jake Ferguson will miss "multiple weeks" due to knee injuries.

One running back who recently hit the free agent market is Kendre Miller, who was released last weekend by the New Orleans Saints.

The Cowboys recently sparked trade speculation by ruling out wide receiver George Pickens and cornerback Joey Porter Jr., who was acquired via trade earlier this season, ahead of a Sunday win at the Indianapolis Colts.

Jones said Tuesday the absences of both Pickens and Porter were "100 percent injury-related."

"Put it to rest," Jones said about speculation regarding other reasons for absences from Pickens and Porter.

Jones also pointed to injuries when describing roster depth with which he said he was "pretty pleased" with heading into the trade deadline.

"I'm sure a critic could look at it and say, 'How about a little more rush. How about a little more pressure. How about a little more help in the flat,'" Jones said.

"But overall, I would say we've had our depletion from injuries. We've had it at linebacker and we've had it at secondary. I'm pretty pleased with what we've done at the interior of our line, and I like the options we have at pass rush."

The Cowboys improved to 4-5 with last weekend's win against the Colts and now sit 2.5 games behind the division-leading New York Giants.

Dallas will hope to make a push to overtake the Giants down the stretch after depleting their 2027 draft stock to just four picks in order to construct their current roster.