Jerry Jones' caveat for Cowboys' trade interest might answer question of whether one actually makes sense

Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones said he would consider trade activity again before the NFL’s Nov. 10 deadline, but only to “help the team this year,” offering context for whether any deal actually fits. Jones told reporters he doesn’t have a specific player in mind, framing the condition as the deciding factor for action. The article then reviews typical pre-deadline reasons for trades and tests them against Dallas’ situation: it cites a 2-4 record, the third-most yards allowed on defense, and an offense coming off a two-game slump. Jones said he was surprised by the recent offensive dip and suggested improvement is likely. Earlier acquisitions in the past 18 months include George Pickens and Joey Porter Jr.