Cowboys Trade Rumors Tracker: Latest Updates on Dallas’ Deadline Pursuits
The Dallas Cowboys are approaching the NFL trade deadline with urgency.
And this year, there is no mystery about their priority.
The offense is elite.
The defense is not.
As November 4 approaches, Dallas has made it clear that reinforcements are not just a possibility.
They are a necessity.
Owner Jerry Jones signaled weeks ago that the franchise entered the season prepared to be flexible.
“If there is a trade that would help the defense, we’re in position to make that trade,” Jones said.
That flexibility is now being tested in real time.
Here is the latest from the Cowboys’ deadline activity.
Trade Completed: Logan Wilson Heads to Dallas
The biggest confirmed move involves linebacker Logan Wilson.
Dallas has reached a deal with the Cincinnati Bengals to acquire the veteran defender.
According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Cowboys sent a seventh round pick to Cincinnati.
Earlier reports from ESPN’s Adam Schefter indicated the Bengals were seeking a sixth rounder.
Dallas ultimately secured the deal at a lower cost.
Wilson immediately upgrades the linebacker room.
He brings experience.
He brings coverage ability.
He brings leadership in the middle of a unit that has struggled with consistency.
For a defense in need of structure, this is a meaningful addition.
Cowboys Checked In on Trey Hendrickson and Bradley Chubb
The Cowboys’ interest did not stop at Wilson.
NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported that Dallas contacted the Bengals regarding star edge rusher Trey Hendrickson.
They also reached out to the Miami Dolphins about pass rusher Bradley Chubb.
“My understanding is the Cowboys have spoken to the Bengals on DE Trey Hendrickson and LB Logan Wilson, and to the Dolphins on OLB Bradley Chubb,” Schultz reported.
“At least one deal is getting done somewhere,” a source added.
Hendrickson would represent a major splash.
Chubb would provide proven edge pressure.
Both names align directly with Dallas’ biggest weakness.
The pass rush has not consistently closed games.
Explosive plays have exposed the secondary.
The front office is clearly exploring all avenues to correct that imbalance.
Jerry Jones Hints at More Moves
Jones added intrigue when he confirmed that one trade was already completed and suggested two more could follow.
“We’ve made one. We possibly could make two more,” Jones said, via Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News.
That statement was not casual.
It was strategic.
It signals that Dallas may not be finished reshaping its defense.
Whether those additional moves materialize depends on cost and timing.
But the tone is unmistakable.
The Cowboys are buyers.
Cowboys Labeled as “Aggressive”
FOX Sports analyst Jay Glazer described Dallas as one of the more aggressive teams ahead of the deadline.
He grouped them alongside the Chicago Bears, San Francisco 49ers, and Philadelphia Eagles.
Aggressiveness, however, does not guarantee a blockbuster.
Glazer suggested that major superstar names may not be moved.
Still, mid tier impact defenders are very much in play.
For Dallas, even incremental defensive improvement could significantly shift playoff odds.
Mazi Smith Potentially Available
One surprising development involves defensive tackle Mazi Smith.
Rapoport reported that the Cowboys “appear to be open to trading” the former first round pick.
Smith has appeared in just five games this season.
His development has not progressed as anticipated.
Making him available suggests Dallas is willing to recalibrate its defensive blueprint.
It also opens the door for draft capital to be redirected toward immediate contributors.
The Bigger Picture
Dallas enters the deadline with one of the NFL’s most productive offenses.
The quarterback play has been efficient.
The playmakers have delivered.
Yet defensive lapses have prevented the team from fully capitalizing.
The postseason conversation hinges on balance.
Can the Cowboys create enough defensive stability to complement their scoring ability.
The acquisition of Logan Wilson is a step.
Interest in elite pass rushers indicates ambition.
Openness to moving young assets signals flexibility.
With the deadline looming, the Cowboys are clearly positioning themselves as contenders unwilling to stand still.
Whether that aggression translates into multiple impactful moves remains to be seen.
But one thing is certain.
Dallas is not watching quietly from the sidelines.
They are actively shaping their path toward a playoff push.
