Cowboys Acquire Broderick Jones From Steelers
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Dallas sends draft picks to Pittsburgh for the former first-round tackle who is coming off spinal fusion surgery.
The Dallas Cowboys have acquired offensive tackle Broderick Jones from the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to reporting from ESPN's Adam Schefter. The trade occurred ahead of the August 30 roster cutdown deadline.
Reporting from ESPN's Jeremy Fowler indicates that Dallas is sending sixth- and third-round picks to Pittsburgh in exchange for Jones and a fourth-round pick. Jones, a first-round selection in the 2023 NFL Draft, joins former teammate George Pickens in Dallas; Pickens was traded from the Steelers to the Cowboys last May, per Sports Illustrated.
During his three-year tenure in Pittsburgh, Jones made 38 starts at both left and right tackle. However, Sports Illustrated reports that the Steelers declined his fifth-year option earlier this offseason. This decision followed a significant neck injury sustained during Week 12 of the 2025 season, which necessitated spinal fusion surgery.
While Jones was cleared for training camp this summer, Sports Illustrated notes he struggled during the preseason and in Latrobe. Data from Pro Football Focus cited by the outlet shows Jones allowed three sacks over 92 pass blocking reps. The Steelers' decision to move on comes as first-round pick Max Iheanachor and Dylan Cook are viewed as superior options at right tackle for the 2026 season.