Cowboys Owner Jones Plans Trade Amid Defensive Struggles, Aikman Questions Move

The Dallas Cowboys are facing significant struggles in the 2025 NFL season, primarily due to their weak defense, which has been a major factor in their recent 27-17 loss to the Arizona Cardinals. Team owner Jerry Jones announced a trade prior to the Cardinals game, aiming to address defensive shortcomings, but did not disclose the player involved, leading to skepticism from Dallas legend Troy Aikman. Aikman expressed doubt that acquiring a single player would substantially improve the team's defensive woes, highlighting that the problems run deeper than one addition can fix. The Cowboys currently hold a 3-5-1 record and face a tough schedule ahead, making a playoff berth challenging without significant improvement. Discussions have included potential acquisitions like Trey Hendrickson and Bradley Chubb, but Aikman and commentators suggest that the team requires more comprehensive changes than just one trade. Overall, the Cowboys' defensive struggles and the uncertainty around the trade cast doubt on their postseason prospects this year.