Dallas Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones Vows to be Active Buyer at Trade Deadline
Amid a 3-4 start, Jones aims to bolster the roster as the NFL trade deadline approaches.
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones stated that the team intends to be active buyers at the upcoming NFL trade deadline, expressing a desire to improve the roster during the team's current 3-4 season. The deadline is set for November 10.
Jones acknowledged the team's struggles, particularly in recent weeks, but believes there is potential for improvement. "Not only do I have expectations... I have really sound basis of saying, we're better than [what we've shown], and we can improve in the areas that have really frustrated us, especially last week," he said.
The Cowboys currently trail the NFC East-leading New York Giants in the standings. Jones indicated he would "be active if we could get a chance to help the team this year."
Eagles Owner's White House Visit
In other NFL news, Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie was recently inducted into the Eagles Hall of Fame. The article also highlighted Lurie's decision to accept an invitation to the White House in April 2025 to celebrate the Eagles' Super Bowl victory, even amidst political divisions. The author suggested this action demonstrated leadership by honoring the office of the President.
Bengals' Defensive Improvement and Texans' Struggles
Vice President JD Vance's prediction of a playoff push for the Cincinnati Bengals may be bolstered by the team's defensive improvements. The article points to the impact of Dexter Lawrence on the Bengals' defensive line, noting a significant reduction in opponents' rushing yards compared to the previous season. The Bengals' defense, previously ranked last in the league against the run, has improved to 19th this season.
Conversely, the Houston Texans defense has been identified as the league's most disappointing unit. Despite improving their defensive play-calling, the team continues to struggle with fundamental issues like tackling and penalties, contributing to losses decided in the final moments. General Manager Nick Caserio attributed these issues to basic fundamentals, stating, "Tackling is tackling. You're either a good tackler or you're not."