Jerry Jones Pours Cold Water on Derrick Henry-Cowboys Trade Rumors

Following a mostly drama-free win over the Los Angeles Rams in Week 8, the attention surrounding the Dallas Cowboys has shifted to Tuesday's trade deadline. While owner Jerry Jones says the team doesn't plan to be very involved, the fact he's been so active in commenting on the possibility of deals indicates some interest in making a move.

One many could see the Cowboys making is acquiring star running back Derrick Henry, whom the Tennessee Titans haven't entirely ruled out trading by Halloween. However, Jones' post-Week 8 comments seem to pour cold water on this exciting possibility.

Jones made sure to highlight how much Dallas isn't looking for help at running back right now. He emphasized that while he doesn't want to "dismiss anything," RB is not a "pointed position of need." The Cowboys owner hammered his point home by saying a trade for a rusher is "not on the radar."

This makes Jones' intentions ahead of the deadline, at least where running back is concerned, crystal clear. Whether's he right to hold that belief is up for debate, though.

Dallas currenly ranks near the bottom 10 in rushing yards per attempt at a lackluster 3.9, all while averaging the sixth-most carries per game. That's some clear inefficiency that highlights a potential need for improvement.

Maybe that will come internally. After all, the offensive line's struggled to keep its best five on the field at the same time, and they're still developing chemistry after so much time spent not as an entire unit. RBs coach Jeff Blasko missed the first six games as well on medical leave, so his return in Week 8 should start to make an impact very soon.

Still, it's worth wondering if the Cowboys should believe they're set in the backfield. Tony Pollard hasn't been nearly as electric as he was in 2022, and the backup rotation behind him isn't all that strong. Acquiring someone like Henry would provide an immediate boost to the offense and help jump start this rushing attack.

Contenders need to take any opportunities to add top-end talent, which is why a Henry deal should at least be considered ahead of the deadline.

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