Jerry Jones Teases Trade Talks, Likes Cowboys Being Discounted as NFL Title Contender - Bleacher Report

What the report says

Bleacher Report reported that Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones used a Tuesday press conference at training camp to cast the team as a potential surprise contender entering the 2026 NFL season. Jones said he believes Dallas has the ingredients to be strong, while acknowledging the challenge ahead, and indicated he welcomes the perception that the Cowboys are not widely viewed as a Super Bowl LXI favorite.

Jones also suggested the front office remains active before Week 1. According to Bleacher Report, he said he had spoken with other teams as recently as Monday about a possible trade for a player who could help Dallas immediately. He indicated he would be willing to make a meaningful investment if the right deal emerged, citing his confidence in the roster.

The comments came as the Cowboys opened training camp in Oxnard, California, after a 7-9-1 finish in Brian Schottenheimer’s first season as head coach. Bleacher Report noted several offseason developments Jones pointed to, including the hiring of defensive coordinator Christian Parker, a trade up to draft safety Caleb Downs and the return of George Pickens on the franchise tag. Jones pushed back on the idea that Dallas had a quiet offseason, saying the organization had plenty happening behind the scenes.

The report also highlighted Jones’ optimism around quarterback Dak Prescott, including Prescott arriving at camp in a Super Bowl XXX shirt. Dallas is scheduled to practice in Oxnard through Aug. 18 before finishing camp in Frisco, Texas, with its preseason opener set for Aug. 15 at Seattle.