Cowboys Made Trade, Jones Says; Deadline 4 p.m. ET

Cowboys owner/GM Jerry Jones said Dallas had “made a trade” ahead of Tuesday’s NFL deadline and declined to disclose details, adding that official paperwork and announcements would be filed at the 4 p.m. ET deadline. He said the move(s) are meant to address defensive shortcomings and “immediately” put a player on the field, fueling speculation the Cowboys are targeting pass-rush or defensive help. Reporters and fans have floated names including Maxx Crosby, Bradley Chubb, Trey Hendrickson, Minkah Fitzpatrick and Malcolm Koonce, and Ian Rapoport reported Dallas had considered moving former first-round DT Mazi Smith (inactive vs. Arizona). The urgency follows a 3–4–1 start with a top-tier offense led by Dak Prescott but one of the league’s worst pass defenses and low sack totals after the Micah Parsons trade. Media and Cowboys beat writers say the 4 p.m. ET deadline should show whether Jones’ hints produce impactful roster additions.