8 NFL Teams Map Trade Deadline Moves as Ravens Rule Out Derrick Henry Deal

Q: Why are the Cowboys suddenly refusing to make a trade deadline splash despite glaring holes on their defense?

The Cowboys appear to be staying quiet because they do not see a sensible trade that matches both their needs and their resources. Jay Glazer’s reporting says Dallas is not close to any major deal, and that lines up with broader reporting that the club is unlikely to make a splash despite obvious defensive holes at pass rusher, cornerback and linebacker. The biggest reason is cost. Dallas has already spent heavily in recent years and, according to the additional reporting, has a limited draft-pick stockpile left. That makes it harder to chase the kind of impact defender who could actually change the trajectory of the unit. There is also a football logic issue. The Cowboys do need help, but league observers have noted that only a major addition — especially an edge rusher — would meaningfully lift a struggling defense. Those players are expensive, and a lesser move for depth may not justify giving up more picks. Some analysts have suggested that a player-for-player swap is the only realistic path, but Dallas does not appear eager to move core offensive pieces such as George Pickens. Just as important, Dallas seems unconvinced that one trade fixes the broader problem. Even with defensive needs, the team is in an awkward middle ground: still alive enough not to sell, but not strong enough to justify an all-in overpay. That is why the Cowboys, unusually, look more inclined to stand pat than chase their customary deadline headline.

3 articles · Updated · FOX Sports · Nov 8

Derrick Henry is staying in Baltimore, Jay Glazer said, adding Lamar Jackson has told teammates he believes he can return later this season.
Buffalo and Jacksonville are both targeting defensive help before Tuesday's deadline — the Bills want secondary reinforcements after cutting C.J. Gardner-Johnson, while the Jaguars need a defensive tackle after DaVon Hamilton's season-ending torn quad.
San Francisco, Pittsburgh and Kansas City are all pursuing wide receivers, with Glazer saying the 49ers remain active after trying for one last week and the Steelers still want another target alongside DK Metcalf.
Dallas is not expected to make its usual splash, Glazer said, while New England is focusing on adding a pass rusher despite injuries elsewhere on the roster.