Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has indicated the team is financially positioned to pursue a player acquisition via trade, following recent contract restructurings that freed up more than $19 million in salary cap space. The moves, which reworked deals for defensive tackle Kenny Clark, cornerback DaRon Bland, and tight end Jake Ferguson, have created what Jones described as "conspicuously obvious" financial flexibility.
"That does show that we have really viable serious room financially to make a trade if we wanted to right now," Jones said Tuesday on the radio show "Shan & RJ" on 105.3 in Texas. While impact free agents are scarce with the season approaching, the Cowboys now possess approximately $33.6 million in cap space, with the potential to roll over unused funds into 2027, according to NFL Players Association data.
Jones, known for his proactive approach, stated that the team has been engaged in trade discussions. "We're in play," he confirmed, though not indicating any imminent deals this week. He suggested that any potential additions would likely focus on strengthening the defense, noting that the team is pleased with its offensive playmakers and quarterbacks but aims to improve its defense, which allowed a league-high 30.1 points per game last season.
The Cowboys recently acquired offensive lineman Broderick James from the Steelers for a seventh-round pick. The team is looking to rebound after two consecutive losing seasons and aims to win a playoff game for the first time since 2022.