The Dallas Cowboys are feeling the pressure to turn around a challenging 3-5 season, with hopes of keeping their postseason dreams alive. As the NFL Trade Deadline approaches, many anticipated that the Cowboys might shift their focus toward the future. But team owner Jerry Jones quickly put that speculation to rest in a recent interview on 105.3 The FAN, where he emphatically outlined his intentions for the Cowboys’ trade strategy.
“We’re not selling. We will make that case. We’re buying and not selling,” Jones asserted, signaling that Dallas is still very much in “win-now” mode.
Jones has long made it clear that he isn’t one to “sell,” especially with so much at stake in this all-in season. In fact, shortly after his interview, the Cowboys made a move to bolster their roster, trading with the Carolina Panthers to acquire second-year wide receiver Jonathan Mingo. The addition of Mingo signals that the Cowboys are not looking to rebuild but rather to reinvigorate the current lineup to stay competitive.
Will the Cowboys be buyers or sellers at the trade deadline with a 3-5 record? Jerry Jones to @1053thefan: “We’re not selling. We will make that case. We’re buying and not selling.”
— Todd Archer (@toddarcher) November 5, 2024
For most teams sitting at 3-5, a conservative approach would seem practical. However, Jones is determined to give the Cowboys every chance to contend this year. This commitment reflects his unwillingness to let the season drift without attempting to steer it back on course. With the team still working out offensive struggles and managing key injuries, Jones’ push for acquisitions could be the catalyst needed to turn things around.
It’s a bold move, and it may not completely alter the season’s trajectory. But for Jones, this approach sends a message to fans and players alike that, in Dallas, the goal remains to fight for success until the final whistle.
