Jerry Jones Faces Cowboys Fan Backlash After Setting High Bar For Trade Deadline Moves

Jerry Jones’ Trade Deadline Stance Draws Cowboys Fan Backlash© Jerry Jones’ Trade Deadline Stance Draws Cowboys Fan Backlash

Jerry Jones has watched other NFC teams make their trades. Some Cowboys fans are tired of waiting for him to make another one.

Dallas' owner said Friday that deals elsewhere would not push him into giving away draft capital before the November 10 deadline. Coming off a 38-21 win over Philadelphia, the Cowboys are 3-4 and still have a division race to chase. Fans responding to Jones' comments on X wanted help for a defense that has struggled to generate pressure, with Maxx Crosby again featuring prominently in their demands.

Jones' Trade Stance Frustrates Cowboys Fans

“It would have to be a dynamic situation to give up (draft) picks,” Jones said on 105.3 The Fan, according to The Athletic's Jon Machota.

The reaction included calls for Dallas to pursue Crosby and complaints that Jones was understating the roster's weaknesses. One supporter dismissed the reluctance to spend future selections by writing: “Draft picks are overrated.”

Another described the approach as “just incompetence,” connecting the latest comments to the Cowboys' long wait for another championship.

There is a shortage of picks behind Jones' caution. Dallas has only four selections in the 2027 draft and has already used its 2028 second-rounder in the deal for cornerback Joey Porter Jr.

Meanwhile, Seattle has acquired Quenton Nelson, San Francisco has brought back DeForest Buckner, and Chicago has traded for Jeffery Simmons. Those moves have given frustrated Cowboys supporters examples of rivals spending heavily to improve now.

The Eagles victory has kept Dallas close enough to make the discussion matter. The Giants lead the NFC East at 4-2-1, with the Cowboys preparing to host Arizona on Sunday.

Crosby Talk Continues Without A Confirmed Deal

Crosby remains a popular answer among fans looking for an edge rusher. Dallas pursued him during the offseason before Las Vegas agreed to send him to Baltimore, a trade the Ravens subsequently abandoned following his physical.

Former Cowboys scout Bryan Broaddus added to the discussion Thursday, predicting on 105.3 The Fan that Dallas would acquire Crosby. That was a prediction, with no agreement announced.

The Raiders enter Week 8 at 3-4. The cost remains a sticking point. Recent reporting has suggested two first-round picks could be required, while Dallas would be spending from an already depleted supply.

Jones has also left room to hear offers for his own players after the Cardinals game. He said Friday that entertaining a proposal does not necessarily mean accepting it.