Cowboys Owner Jones Announces Immediate Trade Plans To Bolster Struggling Defense

The Dallas Cowboys are facing significant defensive struggles early in the 2025 NFL season, particularly in pass defense, allowing over 300 passing yards per game and ranking near the bottom in the league. Veteran cornerback Trevon Diggs is struggling to adapt to new defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus' zone-heavy scheme, which contrasts with Diggs' press-man style, leading to speculation that he may be traded. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has acknowledged the defensive issues and expressed openness to making blockbuster trades to improve the defense, especially after acquiring extra draft picks from trading star linebacker Micah Parsons. Despite criticism for previous offseason inactivity, Jones has already signed defensive end Jadeveon Clowney and indicated the Cowboys are "open for business" to acquire defensive talent, potentially leveraging their considerable draft capital. The team remains optimistic about the return of young corners DaRon Bland and Shavon Revel to bolster the secondary alongside Diggs. While the offense, led by Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb, continues to perform well, addressing the defensive shortcomings is key for the Cowboys to enhance their playoff prospects and contend for a Super Bowl.