Jerry Jones Keeps Trade Door Open Ahead of Deadline
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The Dallas Cowboys owner continues to hint at roster additions as he seeks to maximize Dak Prescott's championship window.
Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones is signaling, as Sports Illustrated reports, that the team remains active in the trade market as the NFL deadline approaches. Speaking on 105.3 The Fan, Jones stated that the "door is always open to get better," emphasizing a desire for moves that can "advance the needle" both immediately and for the future.
According to Sports Illustrated, Jones is motivated by a sense of urgency to maximize the Super Bowl window for quarterback Dak Prescott. This aggressive approach to talent acquisition has already seen the Cowboys acquire three players from the Pittsburgh Steelers: offensive lineman Broderick Jones, George Pickens, and star cornerback Joey Porter Jr., the latter of whom was brought in to address secondary concerns.
While Jones described the club as being in a "transition period," he clarified that the goal is to win now rather than focusing on a timeline two or three years away. Sports Illustrated reports that if Dallas pursues further trades, the focus would likely be on the defensive side of the ball, specifically targeting pass rushers and adding depth to the secondary.