Jones Casts Doubt on Cowboys Trade Deadline Splash

The Dallas Cowboys may reach the NFL trade deadline without making a major addition. Owner and general manager Jerry Jones said before the team’s Week 9 game that he did not see a substantial deal coming together, though he left open the possibility that talks could change the picture.

Jones made the remarks during an appearance on Dallas sports radio station 105.3 The Fan. He said a deal would depend on both sides reaching an agreement, and indicated there was no clear sign of that happening at the time.

Dallas had returned to the win column by beating the Indianapolis Colts in Week 9, after facing a late challenge at Lucas Oil Stadium. The Cowboys entered the deadline discussion two games behind the New York Giants in the NFC East standings.

DraftKings Sportsbook listed Dallas at +255 to win the division, compared with -220 for the Giants. The team could still make a move if the right opportunity emerged, but Jones’s comments dampened hopes of a headline-grabbing trade before the deadline on Tuesday evening. The Cowboys could also keep their current roster for the rest of the season.