Cowboys Trade for Steelers Tackle Jones

Dallas acquired offensive tackle Broderick Jones from Pittsburgh in a deal that includes draft picks, according to a person familiar with the trade. Jones, a 2023 first-round pick out of Georgia, started 38 of 45 games over three seasons with the Steelers. The move addresses Dallas's concerns at tackle after a lackluster training camp.

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The trade sends Jones plus Pittsburgh's 2027 fourth-round selection to Dallas, with the Cowboys surrendering third- and sixth-round picks. The deal was finalized Saturday, one day before NFL rosters must be trimmed to 53 players. Jones's 2025 campaign ended prematurely after a neck injury against Chicago in late November, requiring fusion surgery and an extended rehabilitation process.

Pittsburgh's decision to decline Jones's fifth-year option and select Arizona State tackle Max Iheanachor in the first round signaled their intent to move on. For Dallas, the acquisition addresses persistent concerns about tackle depth, as neither Terence Steele nor Tyler Guyton