What happened: Jerry Jones described himself as frustrated and disappointed with Dallas at 2-3 yet remains interested in adding before the Nov. 10 deadline. The Cowboys are coming off a Week 5 loss to Tampa Bay. The buy posture faces questions with limited 2027 draft collateral available.

Why it matters: Dallas remains in reach in a weak NFC East despite the losing record, keeping a division title path open. Committing scarce 2027 picks to a marginal contender risks narrowing future roster options if the playoff push falls short.

What to watch: The Nov. 10 deadline will settle whether Dallas adds to the roster or stands pat.