Cowboys’ Jerry Jones Reveals Why Trading Dak Prescott ‘Wouldn’t Make Any Sense’
“We’ve always, let’s say for two-thirds of his contract and two-thirds of time with us, we’ve had him in a position where it wouldn’t make any sense to trade him.” Cowboys owner Jerry Jones on @1053thefan when asked if over the years teams have called about trying to acquire Dak Prescott: “No.
Key points
- Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Speaking on 105.3 The Fan on Tuesday, Jones was asked whether any NFL teams had ever called about acquiring Prescott.
- Sep 25, 2026; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott at press conference at the Clube de Regatas do Flamengo training ground.
- We’ve had years when we haven’t had him in that good of shape.” Prescott has already challenged the NFC East-leading Giants, as sitting only 1.5 games behind New York keeps the Cowboys right in the division race.
Jerry Jones rules out Dak Prescott trade scenario Dallas signed Prescott to a four-year, $240 million extension in 2024 that made him the NFL’s highest-paid quarterback at the time.
Additional details
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- Because of the weak defense, facing trade questions has become routine for 84-year-old owner and general manager Jerry Jones.
- This season, he has accumulated 2,381 passing yards, 16 touchdowns, five interceptions and a 77.0 QBR through nine games after throwing for 335 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday’s 27–23 win over the Indianapolis Colts.
- Due to a weak defense that ranks 30th in yards allowed and 25th in points allowed, Dallas holds a disappointing 4–5 record even after their recent win over the Indianapolis Colts.
- That has helped Dallas stay in second place behind the New York Giants (5–2–1), while the Washington Commanders (2–5–1) and Philadelphia Eagles (2–7) sit further back.
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