Cowboys Headlines: Prescott trade exercises, Jones defiant on coach pay

Political ads have mercifully come to an end, but Dallas fans must continue to listen to a billionaire come up with answers for their failures as Cowboys owner Jerry Jones took to the airwaves to address his underperforming team.

Jones said he liked the direction his defense is heading and interior lineman Quinnen Williams has become everything the Cowboys envisioned when they traded away two premium picks for his services. The opposite can be said for edge Rashan Gary, whose consequences for costing Dallas a game included a stern conversation.

Also, after Dallas was involved in adding at the deadline in 2025, some have wondered if the Cowboys should blow things up instead and begin the rebuild. The biggest move would be to trade quarterback Dak Prescott although the ramifications in doing so are startling.

Speaking of trades, the league has found itself in a frenzy as this year’s deadline is expected to include a few big names. The running back market in particular has heated up with the Giants rumored to be attempting to land Colts All-Pro Jonathan Taylor.

Around the league, newest Chicago defender Jeffrey Simmons made an instant impact on Monday Night Football for the Bears. The Cardinals placed a couple starters on injured reserve after being lost during their game in Dallas, while the Bills released safety C.J Gardner-Johnson after serving a one-game suspension.

Dallas Cowboys Top Headlines

• Cowboys trade Dak Prescott before deadline? Rules, cap & draft ramifications :: Cowboys Wire (Cowboys Headlines: Prescott trade exercises, Jones)
• Cowboys’ Method for Holding Rashan Gary Accountable for Boneheaded Penalty is Laughable :: Sports Illustrated (Cowboys Headlines: Prescott trade exercises, Jones)
• Williams, Gary surging in different directions as Cowboys’ D fails again :: Cowboys Wire (Cowboys Headlines: Prescott trade exercises, Jones)
• Cowboys keep losing games they shouldn’t — time is running out to stack wins :: The Athletic (Cowboys Headlines: Prescott trade exercises, Jones)
• Jerry Jones Backs Cowboys’ Defense, Unit is ‘Getting Better’ Despite Collapse vs. Cardinals :: Bleacher Report (Cowboys Headlines: Prescott trade exercises, Jones)
• Jerry Jones wants to see more targets for George Pickens :: ProFootballTalk (Cowboys Headlines: Prescott trade exercises, Jones)
• Dallas Cowboys Get Mixed Signals From Latest Josh Sweat Trade Rumor :: Sports Illustrated (Cowboys Headlines: Prescott trade exercises, Jones)
• New NFL Trade Rumors Reveal ‘Multiple Teams’ Eyeing Josh Sweat amid Cowboys Buzz :: Bleacher Report (Cowboys Headlines: Prescott trade exercises, Jones)
• Report: Cowboys legend Jason Witten promoted to offensive play-caller at Oklahoma :: Cowboys Wire (Cowboys Headlines: Prescott trade exercises, Jones)
• Jerry Jones’s Comments About Coach Pay Have No Basis in Reality :: Sports Illustrated (Cowboys Headlines: Prescott trade exercises, Jones)
• Prescott Trade Partners? Ravens, Vikings among teams that should call Cowboys :: Cowboys Wire (Cowboys Headlines: Prescott trade exercises, Jones)

NFL Deadlines Rumors

• Teams are interested in Titans RB Tony Pollard, but Tennessee isn’t talking (yet) :: ProFootballTalk (Cowboys Headlines: Prescott trade exercises, Jones)
• NFL trade deadline 2026 big board 2.0: Updated list of 50 players potentially on the move :: The Athletic (Cowboys Headlines: Prescott trade exercises, Jones)
• Giants are in NFC East driver’s seat — now they must step on gas pedal at trade deadline :: New York Post (Cowboys Headlines: Prescott trade exercises, Jones)
• Why trade deadline rumors are swirling around Jaguars receiver Brian Thomas Jr. :: ESPN (Cowboys Headlines: Prescott trade exercises, Jones)

News & Headlines from Around the NFL

• The Ball Knower’s Notebook: The Chiefs Fall Apart When It Matters Most :: The Ringer (Cowboys Headlines: Prescott trade exercises, Jones)
• Bears felt “profound” impact from Jeffery Simmons in his debut :: ProFootballTalk (Cowboys Headlines: Prescott trade exercises, Jones)
• Cardinals RB Jeremiyah Love placed on IR, out 4-5 weeks with high ankle sprain :: ESPN (Cowboys Headlines: Prescott trade exercises, Jones)

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