The Dallas Cowboys are 1-2 in the regular season after three weeks, but this is not a team that anyone should give up on just yet. They recently traded for Joey Porter Jr. to bolster their cornerback room, and they might not be done yet either.
While the Cowboys are tied for last in the NFC East right now, they’ve made a big trade already this season, the second straight year with a mid-season blockbuster from Jerry Jones.
ESPN’s Dan Graziano doesn’t believe Jones is done making moves, as he predicts the Cowboys will continue to make trades this season. Whether it’s another blockbuster or a few smaller moves remains to be seen. But Graziano doesn’t believe Jones is done.
Cowboys predicted to make more trades after Joey Porter Jr. deal
“But something seems different about owner Jerry Jones this season, and the Porter deal is the most recent bit of evidence to support his bluster about his willingness and desperation to do whatever it takes to elevate this group,” Graziano writes.
The Porter deal for Jones was a clear sign of commitment to the 2026 team, as now both Porter and George Pickens, among others, are hitting free agency at the same time next offseason. They can only franchise tag one of them.
Jones and the Cowboys are taking on some risk this season, and that risk could continue with another move or two. But what could those moves look like?
“If nothing else, maybe the Cowboys could trade away a backup player or two to help replenish that stash of picks,” Graziano writes. “But another aggressive swing would not be a surprise.”
While the Cowboys are buyers this season, with just four picks in the 2027 NFL Draft, Jones and the Cowboys could elect to trade from the NFL roster to accumulate a few extra picks.
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Luke Schoonmaker, James Houston, or one of their depth cornerbacks or off-ball linebackers could become a trade chip to another contender, most likely in the AFC, to bring back some extra draft pick compensation.
But if they want to go for another premier player, adding a top-tier safety like Budda Baker or an elite edge rusher like Khalil Mack or Josh Sweat could be in play.
Offensive line upgrades are always something worth considering, and another wide receiver couldn’t hurt either. But if the Cowboys are to make another move, it’s more likely than not going to be on the defensive side of the ball.
Graziano believes the Cowboys might not be done this season with their trading plans, as Jones could have a few more moves up his sleeve before the early November NFL trade deadline comes around.
