{
  "id": 18225476,
  "title": "Jerry Jones and Cowboys linked to star edge rusher before trade deadline",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/jerry-jones-and-cowboys-linked-to-star-edge-rusher-before-trade",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-05T01:55:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/jerry-jones-cowboys-linked-star-015518563.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Dallas Cowboys are in a precarious position following their overtime defeat to the Arizona Cardinals in Week 8 of the NFL season, currently sitting at 3-5. Owner and General Manager Jerry Jones is known for making significant moves before the trade deadline, so speculation surrounding a potential deal has begun. According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler and Dan Graziano, the Cowboys might be pursuing Cardinals star edge rusher Josh Sweat. Sweat is currently in the second year of a four-year, $76 million contract, and his desire for a new deal or salary increase could pose a challenge for a trade. However, the Cowboys may still explore other star edge rushers before the November 10 NFL trade deadline.",
  "summary": "Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones may have his eyes on an edge rusher for a trade.",
  "key_points": [
    "Dallas Cowboys consider trade for Cardinals' Josh Sweat.",
    "Sweat is under contract with Cardinals until 2024.",
    "Cowboys may explore other edge rushers before November deadline."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Aggressively pursuing a high-priced defensive star signals Dallas's intent to salvage a struggling season through veteran talent despite the significant financial hurdles posed by impending contract demands.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}