Cowboys owner Jerry Jones backs coach Brian Schottenheimer, eyes trade deadline help
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The gist
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says he doesn't expect more coaching changes and could be active before the Nov. 10 trade deadline.
Dallas is 2-4, so Jones's choices now shape whether the season is salvaged or sold off.
Background
Jerry Jones owns the Dallas Cowboys, the NFL team that has fallen to 2-4 after back-to-back losses in which it scored 29 points combined, including a home loss to the previously winless Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Speaking at the NFL's annual fall meeting in New York, Jones addressed the state of the team after the Cowboys earlier added longtime defensive assistant Mike Pettine to the staff. He has since publicly backed head coach Brian Schottenheimer, saying Schottenheimer is skilled at evaluating his own work and has the offensive experience to make adjustments.
How it unfolded
- Oct 18, 2026The Cowboys lose 23-13 at Green Bay, dropping to 2-4.
- Oct 21, 2026At the NFL's fall meeting in New York, Jones says he does not anticipate more coaching changes this season and cannot envision the Cowboys selling before the Nov. 10 trade deadline, though they might be active for immediate help.
- Oct 22, 2026Jones acknowledges frustration with the 2-4 record but isn't ready to concede the season, and indicates the team could explore roster improvements before the deadline.
- Oct 23, 2026Jones says the offense is in 'good shape' to correct its struggles; DeMarvion Overshown is likely to return for Monday night, while Dee Winters is out.
- Oct 24, 2026Jones backs Schottenheimer amid the offensive struggles and says he could see being active at the trade deadline if it would help the team this year.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- Jones says he is 'disappointed' and 'frustrated' with the 2-4 start but still wants to improve the roster before the Nov. 10 deadline rather than sell.
- Official
- Jones attributes the offensive problems more to tactics than effort, and says Schottenheimer has the experience to help make adjustments.
- Caution
- Jones says he does not anticipate further coaching changes this season, calling the earlier hiring of Mike Pettine strategic and unique.