The Dallas Cowboys are planning to make a trade on Tuesday despite losing to the Arizona Cardinals on Monday night.
The Cowboys disappointed their home crowd against the Cardinals, falling 27-17. The defense gave up big plays and the offense failed to capitalize on the opportunities against Arizona, which snapped a five-game losing skid with the win.
Earlier in the day, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said the Cowboys have already agreed to a trade. However, he failed to disclose what that trade involved.
“A lot of action going on right now in terms of trading,” Jones said on “The Stephen A. Smith Show” on SiriusXM Radio. “We certainly have made a trade, and we may make a couple more trades before that deadline. We’ve made one. We possibly could make two more, and I’m going to wait and let you read about that when we send the papers in tomorrow.”
Jones said after the game that no trade is in place. However, despite dropping to 3-5-1, the Cowboys’ 83-year-old owner said he’s still “leaning” towards making a trade happen.
“There is no trade right now, but there is one I can do. Without question, there is one I can do. And I’m leaning toward doing it,” Jones said. “It wasn’t dependent on this outcome. What I said, absolutely we do. We’ll see how tomorrow goes. Today was all about tomorrow. You shouldn’t do anything. You should wait and see what we do tomorrow.”
Jones added, “I like our nuts and bolts. I don’t like what’s happening to our nuts and bolts, though.”
Aikman: Cowboys Should Cancel Trade
The trade would likely address some of the Cowboys’ defensive shortcomings. But the unit has struggled so mightily that giving up assets for an impact player might not be enough to turn things around.
Cowboys legend Troy Aikman was on the Monday Night Football call and doesn’t think Dallas should go through with any deals.
“I think I would cancel that trade,” Aikman said as the Cowboys were getting carved up in the first half. “I don’t think one player, from what I’ve seen tonight, is gonna make a difference for this group.”
Dallas gave up 340 yards and 27 points to the Cardinals, who were starting backup quarterback Jacoby Brissett. The unit came alive late as the Cowboys attempted to mount a comeback, registering five sacks. Dallas entered the game with 15 sacks as a team.
Cowboys May Consider Coaching Shake-up During Bye Week
The Cowboys will use their bye week to evaluate both their roster and coaching staff, with defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus squarely under pressure. Owner Jerry Jones didn’t rule out potential changes but stopped short of confirming any moves.
“I’m not commenting on what type of adjustments that may be made. We made adjustments last week. But I’m just saying, you saw making those adjustments, and this week, we made adjustments for this week,” Jones said. “I’m sure there’ll be some adjustments this coming week, but the nature of them, whether it’s on personnel, whether it’s offense, defense — I’m not pinpointing tonight at all.”
The Cowboys return from their bye on Nov. 17 and will be on the road to take on the Las Vegas Raiders. Dallas’ next three matchups are against the Philadelphia Eagles, Kansas City Chiefs and Detroit Lions.
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