Jerry Jones hints at trade talks amid Cowboys' injury struggles
2 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 3:34 PM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has acknowledged ongoing trade conversations as the team navigates an injury-plagued start to the season. Currently sitting at 1-2, the Cowboys have faced notable injuries in their defense, particularly in the secondary. The Pittsburgh Steelers are reportedly open to trading star players, and while Jones refrained from discussing cornerback Joey Porter Jr. specifically to avoid tampering, he emphasized the team's interest in improving their roster. Defensive coordinator Christian Parker's recent play calling has also come under scrutiny after a last-second loss to the Ravens, further highlighting the need for defensive reinforcements.
- •Cowboys are 1-2 after losses to the Giants and Ravens.
- •Team's defense has been hit hard by injuries, especially in the secondary.
- •Jerry Jones confirmed trade discussions while avoiding specifics on Joey Porter Jr.
- •Defensive struggles included criticisms of recent play calling by Christian Parker.
- 3:34 PMYahoo Sports — Cowboys: What Jones said about Eagles taking ugly L to Bears, Giants trading for McCarthy
- 3:16 PMYahoo Sports — Cowboys news: Jerry Jones teases trade 'conversations,' can't say Joey Porter Jr.
"Facing a challenging 1-2 start and dealing with numerous injuries in a depleted secondary, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones hinted at ongoing discussions about upgrading the roster during a radio appearance on 105.3 The Fan. He intentionally avoided mentioning Pittsburgh Steelers star cornerback Joey Porter Jr. by name to sidestep potential […] The post Cowboys: What Jones said about Eagles taking ugly L to Bears, Giants trading for McCarthy appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"For some reason, the Pittsburgh Steelers seem determined to trade their star players, and the Dallas Cowboys are listening . Other teams are contacting the Steelers , too. Furthermore, Jerry Jones teased trade conversations , but he couldn’t say Joey Porter Jr.’s name, according to a post on X by Jon Machota. “Cowboys owner Jerry Jones on […] The post Cowboys news: Jerry Jones teases trade 'conversations,' can't say Joey Porter Jr. appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 29, 2026, 3:34 PMCowboys: What Jones said about Eagles taking ugly L to Bears, Giants trading for McCarthy
Facing a challenging 1-2 start and dealing with numerous injuries in a depleted secondary, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones hinted at ongoing discussions about upgrading the roster during a radio appearance on 105.3 The Fan. He intentionally avoided mentioning Pittsburgh Steelers star cornerback Joey Porter Jr. by name to sidestep potential […] The post Cowboys: What Jones said about Eagles taking ugly L to Bears, Giants trading for McCarthy appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsSep 29, 2026, 3:16 PMCowboys news: Jerry Jones teases trade 'conversations,' can't say Joey Porter Jr.
For some reason, the Pittsburgh Steelers seem determined to trade their star players, and the Dallas Cowboys are listening . Other teams are contacting the Steelers , too. Furthermore, Jerry Jones teased trade conversations , but he couldn’t say Joey Porter Jr.’s name, according to a post on X by Jon Machota. “Cowboys owner Jerry Jones on […] The post Cowboys news: Jerry Jones teases trade 'conversations,' can't say Joey Porter Jr. appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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