The Dallas Cowboys’ pass rush is not getting it done right now, and the front office knows it. After another “underwhelming performance” in their loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, both Jerry and Stephen Jones are making noise, and it sounds like they are ready to open the wallet for defensive help yet again, even after trading for cornerback Joey Porter Jr.
The Jones’ Boys Are Not Satisfied, And They’re Not Hiding It
You can just hear the frustration in their voices, can’t you? Stephen Jones got on 105.3 The Fan and gave a familiar answer to a fresh problem: “We’re always looking to get better. If we can find an opportunity to get better, we’ll certainly look at that opportunity. At the same time, I think we’ve got a chance to get better with what we have on this football team, which is encouraging as well. No, we’d never rule out improving our team, whether it’s pressure or whatever it is.”
Now, Cowboys fans have heard this song before, but this time, it just hits different. They *just* pulled the trigger on the Porter Jr. trade, and we all know they were chasing Maxx Crosby during the offseason. This isn’t just talk; this is a clear signal. With their pass rush failing to consistently impact opposing quarterbacks, Dallas has to make a move. They have the financial flexibility, too, with roughly $16 million in cap space just sitting there after that Bucs game. And Jerry Jones? He left the door wide open, saying he’d give up “future capital” but only “for a player that didn’t have some future, or the potential of future that you could add years to.” Translation: they are looking for a long-term fix, not just a rental.
The Edge Rushers Dallas Is Eyeing: Laiatu Latu and Will McDonald
So, who is on their radar? The talk around the league is already buzzing. First up, we’re hearing about Laiatu Latu from the Indianapolis Colts. Yeah, it feels a little wild to think he could be available, but this is the NFL. Everyone has a price, especially when a team like the Colts has invested heavily across their roster and will eventually face some tough financial decisions. If Dallas comes with premium draft capital, the Colts might just decide to reallocate their resources.
For Dallas, Latu is a no-brainer. This kid is young, and his best football is still ahead of him. With 13.5 sacks, 112 total pressures, and a pass rush win rate of 18.2% in his career, he is a force. His technical polish, wicked hand usage, and ability to win off the edge would be an immediate, monstrous complement to Micah Parsons. Imagine opposing offenses trying to slide protection toward both of those guys? It would create favorable matchups all over the front. Financially, Latu is still on his rookie deal, so Dallas could absorb his contract easily. The real challenge is going to be what draft compensation it takes to pry him away.
Then there is Will McDonald from the New York Jets. This guy has put up 22.5 sacks, 124 total pressures, and a 15.5% pass rush win rate in his career. He is another young talent who could inject some serious juice into that Cowboys’ D-line.
With the Cowboys’ coaching staff searching for answers up front, and the Jones’ boys practically screaming “we are not done!” every snap and every press conference is going to be under a microscope. Will they pull the trigger on Latu or McDonald? What will they give up? Dallas fans are on the edge of their seats, wondering which big name is next to join their defense and finally fix that pass rush.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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