Cowboys news: Jerry Jones talks about potentially trading for defense

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - AUGUST 28: Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is interviewed prior to the 2026 NFL preseason game against the New Orleans Saints at AT&T Stadium on August 28, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The Dallas Cowboys are set to play their first game of the regular season, and Jerry Jones spoke for the first time during his weekly spot on 105.3 The Fan. During the interview, Jones spoke highly of what he's seen from his team all offseason.

He also discussed lingering trade rumors around the team and whether they can make a run at the postseason.

Here is the latest news around the Dallas Cowboys.

Jerry Jones: Cowboys are in play' to make potential trade - Tommy Yarrish, DallasCowboys.com

Jerry Jones isn't dampening down the rumors about the team trading at some point.

The best way for me to answer that is not timing wise, right on something this morning or this week, but if you look at it generally speaking, we're in play," Jones said when asked if he had still been holding substantive" trade talks with teams around the league like he hinted at during training camp. And that's the best way to describe it."

The secret behind Christian Parker's rapid rise to Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator - Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News

Christian Parker could be the key to the Cowboys' season.

Every meeting is an opportunity to win or lose players' respect," Parker said. Every interaction is an opportunity to learn, to earn or lose players, coaches, anybody's respect, and give them confidence in themselves. They're going to draw that from you, because you're the one who's pouring into them."

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NFL execs predict 2026 award winners: MVP, top rookies, more - Jeremy Fowler, ESPN

The hype around Caleb Downs continues to grow as we get closer to his professional debut.

Defensive Rookie of the Year:Caleb Downs,Dallas Cowboys

The Cowboys will play Downs primarily in the slot, where he can disrupt in the open field. He will play in the middle of the defense, so he will probably have some ball production and high tackle numbers," an AFC executive said. And if he helps turn around Dallas' defense, he'll be looked at as a catalyst."

Cowboys' Massive' News a Problem' for Dak Prescott: Former All-Pro - Sean Deveney

A former offensive lineman shares how the loss of Tyler Smith can impact Dak Prescott's play

This is massive. And not just because the first four games, you've got two division games obviously to start the season off. But you're talking about Dak Prescott who likes to stay in the pocket, live in the pocket and is an internal guy. Pro Bowl guard and, the thumb-to put this in reference, just because you're fine does not mean that thing is back. ...

Kenny Clark honored by captain's patch, excited' to get going vs. Giants - Patrik Walker, DallasCowboys.com

Since coming over from Green Bay, Kenny Clark has made an impact in the locker room on and off the field.

In only one season, Clark has been voted both to the team's leadership council and named one of only four team captains for the 2026 season - alongside three All-Pro players, namely, Dak Prescott, Brandon Aubrey and fellow interior lineman Quinnen Williams.

Yeah, I mean, it's huge," Clark said of the honors. It's something that you never take for granted and always are appreciative of - the team, my teammates viewing me as a leader. It's just my standard every day, just coming up here and showing the guys who I am and proving that every day."

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