Steelers Trade Broderick Jones to Cowboys for Draft Picks

The Pittsburgh Steelers have agreed to trade former first-round offensive tackle Broderick Jones to the Dallas Cowboys, according to multiple reports on Saturday, August 29, 2026. The deal sends Jones and a 2027 fourth-round pick to Dallas in exchange for a 2027 third-round pick and a 2027 sixth-round pick.

The trade concludes Jones' tenure in Pittsburgh, where he was selected 14th overall in the 2023 NFL Draft after the Steelers traded up to acquire him. Over three seasons, Jones started 38 of 45 possible games but struggled to meet the expectations of his draft position. His performance was hampered by a neck injury that ended his 2025 season early, requiring a spinal fusion procedure. The Steelers declined the fifth-year option on his rookie contract earlier this year, signaling a change in direction.

Pittsburgh's decision was influenced by a crowded offensive tackle room. The team used first-round picks on tackles in three of the last four drafts, selecting Troy Fautanu in 2024 and Max Iheanachor in 2026. With Fautanu moving to left tackle, Jones' path to a starting role became uncertain. He was cleared for training camp but faced challenges, including giving up two sacks in...