Jerry Jones, the 83-year-old owner of the Dallas Cowboys, just dropped a bombshell, confirming he’s still open to a substantive trade, even including first-round picks, despite just signing a major veteran. This isn’t just talk; Jones is serious about shaking things up, telling reporters his mindset hasn’t changed from earlier in training camp.
Von Miller Is In, But The Hunger Remains
The Cowboys made a significant move on Sunday, agreeing to terms with veteran edge rusher Von Miller on a one-year deal. It’s a solid pickup, worth $5.5 million with incentives potentially pushing it to $7.5 million. Miller, a former Texas A&M star, hit unrestricted free agency after his contract with the Washington Commanders expired and wasted no time heading home. He even posted “Dallas ! Let’s make this one Special!” on X after the paperwork was done. This dude is a certified legend, heading into his 15th season and leading the active NFL leaderboard with 138.5 career sacks. Last year, he bagged nine sacks, his best output since 2021, and get this: he did that playing under 37% of the defensive snaps. That’s some serious efficiency! He’s a low-risk, short-term addition, slotting into a rotation behind younger pass rushers.
Jerry Jones Is Still Chasing That Blockbuster Dream
You’d think signing a guy like Miller would quiet things down, right? Nope. Jones was already making waves at the start of training camp, openly stating his willingness to trade first-round picks if everything “clicks.” After adding Miller to the roster, the question was asked again: did his appetite for a blockbuster deal change? His answer? A resounding no. “Yes, if we had an opportunity, I would be,” Jones said, adding, “It’s as much about what I think of where we are, which I’m more positive than when we started camp, seriously, about what our chances are.” He continued, “And so I think if we saw an opportunity to take a little of the future and put it on this team, I’d do it if it would help us.” This is classic Jerry, always looking for that next big move.
Why The Cowboys Are Still Hunting Hard
Honestly, you can kind of see why Jones is still so desperate for a splash. Last year, Dallas finished in the bottom third of the league with a pathetic 31 sacks. Even worse, they gave up a league-worst 30.1 points per game. Woof. Miller definitely provides an efficient veteran spark to that broken pass rush, but let’s be real, the source says he isn’t the “final answer” to the defensive problems that have been dogging the Cowboys since the Micah Parsons trade. Jones views this roster with more optimism now, but clearly, he believes there’s still a massive hole that only a future-altering trade can fill. So, as the regular season gets rolling, keep your eyes peeled because Jerry Jones is clearly not done trying to land a game-changer. This could get wild!
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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