Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says he will trade future picks

Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones signaled an aggressive approach to roster building on Tuesday, July 28, stating he is prepared to trade future draft capital to improve the team for the upcoming season. His comments, made during a press conference ahead of the team’s first training camp practice in Oxnard, California, immediately fueled speculation about a potential blockbuster trade.

Jones expressed strong confidence in the team’s 2026 prospects and a willingness to sacrifice future assets for immediate help. He revealed he had spoken with the owner of another NFL team as recently as Monday about a potential deal, though he declined to specify the player or team involved. When asked directly about Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby, a player the Cowboys pursued earlier in the offseason, Jones offered a notable clarification. He disputed the notion that Dallas lost interest after a proposed trade between the Raiders and Baltimore Ravens fell through due to a failed physical.

"We didn't walk away," Jones said. "There's nothing more to elaborate on. We did not walk away." He was careful to add that he did not want to violate league tampering rules by...