Cowboys questioned as buyers at 2-3 ahead of Nov. 10 deadline

Dallas holds little 2027 draft capital to deal

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

I’m not sure why he views this team as investable even in a bad division — especially with so little draft collateral in Via @WerderEdNFL on X

What happened: Dallas sits 2-3 after a Week 5 loss to Tampa Bay. Jerry Jones has maintained interest in adding before the Nov. 10 deadline. The buy posture faces questions given the losing record and thin 2027 draft collateral.

Why it matters: The NFC East remains winnable despite the losing start. Spending limited future picks now raises the cost if Dallas falls short of the postseason. A division title would still leave playoff viability unproven.

By the numbers: Dallas is 2-3 after Week 5. Defense allowed 419 yards and 24 points to Tampa Bay. Trade deadline is Nov. 10.

What to watch: Dallas hosts Arizona next Sunday, a result that shapes deadline posture.

Sources

@WerderEdNFL 2026-10-21T19:01:06.207697+00:00

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