Jerry Jones Signals More Cowboys Moves Coming After Von Miller Signing

Jerry Jones doesn't sit still, and Cowboys fans know it. Even after landing Von Miller, the NFL's active career sacks leader, Jones made it clear the roster-building isn't finished. Asked point blank on August 17 if he'd still make a substantive move, his answer was simple: "Yes, if we had an opportunity, I would be."

Why Jones Is Still Hunting

Dallas came into 2026 with a mission — fix a defense that finished 22nd in sacks (35) and dead last, 31st, in defensive passer rating (109.6). Those numbers don't lie. A pass rush that can't get to the quarterback sinks seasons, and Jones knows it better than anyone after watching his team get out-schemed on defense in recent years.

Enter Von Miller. The 138.5-career-sack veteran, fresh off nine sacks with Washington last season, gives Dallas a proven closer off the edge. But the way Jones got him done tells you a lot about how he's thinking for the rest of the roster.

The B.T. Jordan Connection

Miller didn't just fall into Dallas's lap. Pass-rush consultant B.T. Jordan, who's been working independently with the Cowboys' defensive linemen this year, actively pushed Jones to bring Miller aboard. Jordan served as the go-between that got the deal across the finish line — a sign that Dallas is leaning on outside evaluators, not just its own front office, to identify targets.

That matters because it suggests Jones isn't just reacting to need; he's building a pipeline of vetted, ready-to-go additions. If Jordan flags another player, Jones has shown he's willing to move.

What "Trading Future for Now" Means

Jones's exact phrasing — willing to "take a little of the future and put it on this team" — is the real headline here. That's front-office speak for spending draft picks Dallas hasn't yet used. The Cowboys still have capital in the bank, and Jones is telling everyone he's not afraid to spend it if the return upgrades a roster he now feels more confident about than when camp started.

What This Means Going Forward

Dallas has spent the offseason retooling its defense through the draft, free agency, and now a marquee trade for Miller. Jones's comments suggest this isn't the finish line — it's a checkpoint. With training camp confidence rising and a defense still not fully proven, expect Dallas's front office to stay active right up until the season starts, especially if another name gets flagged by their pass-rush pipeline.

For Cowboys fans, that means keeping one eye on the depth chart and the other on the trade wire. Jones has never been shy about making a splash, and this year, with a defense he's staked his reputation on fixing, he sounds more willing than ever to spend what's left in the bank.