FRISCO, Texas – The 2026 NFC East division presents a unique opportunity, and Dallas Cowboys owner/general manager Jerry Jones recognizes this as his team stands at 2-4. The NFC East has been historically poor, going 0-6-2 over the last two weeks, marking a potential opening for the Cowboys to contend for the division title.

With the New York Giants leading at 3-2-1 and experimenting with J.J. McCarthy as their starting quarterback, and the Philadelphia Eagles facing the loss of Jalen Hurts for the season due to health issues, Jones sees Dallas as a potential buyer ahead of the Nov. 10 NFL trade deadline.

Jones stated, "I could see being active at the trade deadline if it was something that could help the team this year," highlighting the Cowboys' readiness to make strategic moves.

Coach Brian Schottenheimer echoed this sentiment, asserting that there remains plenty of football left to play.

Dallas Draft Picks Available

• 2027: 1st round (lesser of their own and Green Bay's), 2nd, 4th (via Pittsburgh), 7th (San Francisco's)
• 2028: 1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th (two picks: one via New Orleans)
• 2029: All seven picks

Potential Trade Targets

1. Tuli Tuipulotu (Los Angeles Chargers)

   • Position: EDGE
   • Stats: 13 sacks in 2025, 2 sacks and 19 pressures in 2026
   • Need: Dallas ranks poorly in quarterback pressure and sacks.

2. Jordyn Brooks (Miami Dolphins)

   • Position: LB
   • Stats: PFF's No. 9 linebacker against the run
   • Need: Immediate help for a struggling run defense, allowing 149.8 yards per game.

3. Marvin Mims Jr. (Denver Broncos)

   • Position: WR/Returner
   • Stats: Two-time Pro Bowl returner, led NFL in punt return yards in 2025
   • Need: Special teams upgrade and potential WR depth.

With the right moves, the Cowboys could turn their season around and make a legitimate push for the playoffs.