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Cowboys Acquire Broderick Jones From Steelers for Picks

8/30/2026

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Summary

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Dallas Cowboys acquired offensive tackle Broderick Jones from the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Dallas sent 2027 third- and sixth-round picks and received a 2027 fourth-round pick.
Jones, the No. 14 overall 2023 pick, missed 2025 after a neck injury and spinal-fusion surgery.
Steelers coach Mike McCarthy said Jones remains a starter-level player after medical clearance.
Cowboys owner-GM Jerry Jones said he’d “give up the future” to improve now.

History

Historical Context

In October 1989 the Cowboys traded Herschel Walker to the Vikings for five players and six draft picks, delivering future stars like Emmitt Smith and Russell Maryland and igniting a turnaround. In 2024 the Cowboys echoed that move by acquiring tackle Broderick Jones from the Steelers, sending 2027 third- and sixth-round picks to boost the line now.

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Story summary

Dallas Cowboys acquired offensive tackle Broderick Jones from the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Dallas sent 2027 third- and sixth-round picks and received a 2027 fourth-round pick.
Jones, the No. 14 overall 2023 pick, missed 2025 after a neck injury and spinal-fusion surgery.
Steelers coach Mike McCarthy said Jones remains a starter-level player after medical clearance.
Cowboys owner-GM Jerry Jones said he’d “give up the future” to improve now.

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