Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones may need a daring, season-saving trade to shift the momentum of the team’s disappointing performance. Recently, Jones’ controversial comments on 105.3 The Fan have sparked more headlines than his team’s results, but fans recall the days when Jones’ bold roster moves led the Cowboys to Super Bowl success.
In the early 90s, Jones made moves that redefined the Cowboys’ future. After an 11-5 season in 1991, the Cowboys’ playoff hopes were dashed when Detroit Lions’ quarterback Erik Kramer exposed their weak pass rush. Recognizing this issue, Jones traded for defensive end Charles Haley in 1992, a talented player who clashed with the San Francisco 49ers. Jones was aware of the locker-room risks but took the gamble, giving up two valuable draft picks to add Haley to the roster. The move paid off, as Haley was instrumental in securing three Super Bowls over four years, earning the title of the Cowboys’ “missing link.”
In 1995, after falling short against the 49ers and star cornerback Deion Sanders, Jones once again responded with a powerful acquisition. When Sanders became a free agent, Jones signed him as the NFL’s highest-paid defensive player, and Sanders helped lead the Cowboys to their last Super Bowl win in 1996.
However, since those days, Jones’ bold moves have become rare. Although he signed big personalities like Terrell Owens and Pacman Jones in later years, this season lacks both excitement and impact in roster decisions. While Jones touts his commitment with recent re-signings like Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb, fans argue that the Cowboys lack the firepower to compete against strong teams. Many believe the Cowboys should have pursued Derrick Henry or bolstered their defensive line depth, as they struggle with both running the ball and stopping the run.
Recent NFL trades show that big moves can indeed deliver success. The San Francisco 49ers, for instance, soared to a 10-1 record in 2022 after acquiring Christian McCaffrey, reaching the NFC Championship. Similarly, the Los Angeles Rams clinched a Super Bowl win in 2021 after adding Odell Beckham and Von Miller to their roster.
Meanwhile, with a 3-3 record and a brutal schedule ahead, the Cowboys appear stagnant. While some injured players might soon return, notable talents like running back Dalvin Cook remain inactive, and quarterback Trey Lance, acquired at significant cost, sits third-string.
With the NFL trade deadline approaching on Nov. 5, Jones must decide if he will reclaim his legacy of daring moves—or risk letting the Cowboys’ season slip away.
Jerry Jones Reveal Bold Trade Moves to Save Cowboys Season
