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Cowboys coach confirms trade deadline plans amid 2-4 start

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 23, 2026, 4:12 AM

Last updated Oct 23, 2026

Cowboys coach confirms trade deadline plans amid 2-4 start

Summary

Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer expressed confidence in his team's potential despite a 2-4 record. With the NFL trade deadline approaching on November 10, discussions hint at a possible change of strategy from aggressive buying to considering trades for roster assets. However, owner Jerry Jones dismissed the idea of selling, emphasizing that the Cowboys remain in playoff contention due to circumstances in the NFC East. Schottenheimer noted the team's commitment, stating, 'We've got a lot of football left.'

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Market Watch

•Cowboys are currently 2-4 in the NFL season.
•Schottenheimer remains optimistic despite the rough start.
•Jones opposes selling players ahead of the trade deadline.
•Team's standing in the NFC East keeps playoff hopes alive.
•Next game is against Philadelphia, crucial for momentum.

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4:12 AMYahoo Sports — Cowboys Coach Makes NFL Trade Deadline Plans Clear

What they're saying

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At 2-4, there has been some sentiment that the Dallas Cowboys, rather than being the aggressive buyers at the NFL trade deadline that they normally are, should instead pivot to selling off pieces ahead of November 10 so that the organization can recoup the many draft assets it spent to put together this team. The […] The post Cowboys Coach Makes NFL Trade Deadline Plans Clear appeared first on HEAVY.
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