The Dallas Cowboys are not making any moves despite struggling at 3-3 — and owner Jerry Jones is sick of questions about why.
Apologies are due to Dallas Cowboys fans.
This past Sunday, the Cowboys suffered a 38-point defeat to the Detroit Lions, coinciding with owner Jerry Jones’s 82nd birthday, which he spent witnessing his team’s dismal performance live at AT&T Stadium.
With a current record of 3-3, the Cowboys sit third in the NFC East and have yet to secure a victory in the stadium that Jones built.
In the wake of the loss, much of the criticism has shifted away from head coach Mike McCarthy and quarterback Dak Prescott, landing squarely on Jones himself. As both owner and general manager, he holds responsibility for financial decisions regarding player acquisitions.
Jones, however, has had a more uplifting start to his birthday week. On Monday, he participated as usual in a call to the Cowboys radio talk show, 105.3 The Fan, where he didn’t shy away from contentious questions—especially concerning the lack of player moves during the offseason.
“Do you really think you can sit here and criticize me for everything I’ve done wrong without addressing the positives?” Jones responded aggressively to the hosts, even hinting at repercussions for them.
Later that day, he reiterated his authority, mentioning that he pays the show’s hosts.
Fans had hoped Jones would pursue wide receiver Davante Adams, who sought a trade from the Las Vegas Raiders. However, Jones stated that funds were unavailable, and Adams has since joined the New York Jets.
As the week progresses, it seems Jones remains steadfast in the lack of imminent changes for the Cowboys, with the trade deadline approaching on November 5.
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Dianna Russini from The Athletic reports that Jones stated his team will “not be active.”
He also mentioned that there will be no changes to the head coach or coordinators, emphasizing that there are many areas that need improvement during practice, Russini noted.
Currently, the Cowboys average only 21.0 points per game, placing them 19th in the league. Additionally, the team is giving up an average of 356.5 yards per game, making it the ninth worst in the league.
With a bye week approaching, the Cowboys will return to face several NFC rivals on the rise, including the San Francisco 49ers, Atlanta Falcons, and Houston Texans.
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