Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones stated Tuesday that he is willing to trade future draft picks to improve the team's current roster and has already initiated discussions with other teams.
"I'd give up future to add substantive to where we are today," Jones told reporters at a training camp press conference. "Would I invest something substantive to get the right kind of deal to improve us opening day? I would. I feel good about this team this year."
Jones, 83, did not specify any potential targets but acknowledged the possibility of acquiring players to address team needs. The Cowboys' defense, which allowed 30.1 points per game last season, is a likely area for improvement. The team finished with a 7-9-1 record last season and has not reached an NFC Championship game since 1996.
This offseason, the Cowboys have made efforts to strengthen their defense, trading for former Packers pass rusher Rashan Gary and drafting Ohio State safety Caleb Downs and UCF pass rusher Malachi Lawrence in the first round. Downs is expected to make an immediate impact under new defensive coordinator Christian Parker.
Jones's openness to trading future picks comes after the team's recent defensive retooling, which also included trading franchise cornerstone Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers. Despite these moves, the team appears to be exploring further enhancements as the 2026 season approaches.