Cowboys’ Jerry Jones Reveals Why Trading Dak Prescott ‘Wouldn’t Make Any Sense’

Dak Prescott has put together a strong résumé over 11 seasons in Dallas, but the 33-year-old quarterback hasn’t been able to lead the Dallas Cowboys to a great season this year as expected.Due to a weak defense that ranks 30th in yards allowed and 25th in points allowed, Dallas holds a disappointing 4–5 record even after their recent win over the Indianapolis Colts. Surprisingly this year, their NFC East rivals have also been underwhelming. That has helped Dallas stay in second place behind the New York Giants (5–2–1), while the Washington Commanders (2–5–1) and Philadelphia Eagles (2–7) sit further back. And that keeps Dallas’s playoff hopes alive. Because of the weak defense, facing trade questions has become routine for 84-year-old owner and general manager Jerry Jones. But Prescott’s name was not expected in that discussion. Jones had a crystal-clear answer when the four-time Pro Bowler’s name came up.Jerry Jones rules out Dak Prescott trade scenarioDallas signed Prescott to a four-year, $240 million extension in 2024 that made him the NFL’s highest-paid quarterback at the time. This season, he has accumulated 2,381 passing yards, 16 touchdowns, five interceptions and a 77.0 QBR through nine games after throwing for 335 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday’s 27–23 win over the Indianapolis Colts.Sep 25, 2026; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott at press conference at the Clube de Regatas do Flamengo training ground. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn ImagesSpeaking on 105.3 The Fan on Tuesday, Jones was asked whether any NFL teams had ever called about acquiring Prescott. Jones made it clear that Dallas has never been in a position to trade its franchise quarterback.“No. No, not really,” Jones said. “We’ve always, let’s say for two-thirds of his contract and two-thirds of time with us, we’ve had him in a position where it wouldn’t make any sense to trade him.”Cowboys owner Jerry Jones on @1053thefan when asked if over the years teams have called about trying to acquire Dak Prescott: “No. No, not really. We’ve always, let’s say for two-thirds of his contract and two-thirds of time with us, we’ve had him in a position where it wouldn’t make any sense to trade him.”— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) November 10, 2026He also emphasized Prescott’s health and durability as a key factor in keeping the roster intact past the trade deadline, saying, “Relatively speaking, we’re acceptably healthy. Our quarterback is really in good shape. That’s saying a lot. We’ve had years when we haven’t had him in that good of shape.”Prescott has already challenged the NFC East-leading Giants, as sitting only 1.5 games behind New York keeps the Cowboys right in the division race. The signal-caller believes his team has everything it needs to take the top spot in the division by beating the Giants. Proving him right will be a tough battle for Dallas, starting with a difficult home opponent this Sunday.The Cowboys host the 49ers on Sunday at AT&T Stadium. San Francisco, which holds a 7–1 record, has won four straight in the series, so Dallas is by no means heading into the matchup as the favorite.More NFL News:Browns Get Burned by Player Released Just Days Before Week 9 Saints GameMaxx Crosby Reveals What Team Leadership Told Him Directly Amid Ongoing Trade Deadline ChatterInsane Bo Nix Stat Emerges After Week 9 Broncos-Panthers TiltJessie Bates Facing Wild Scenario After His Trade to The JaguarsThe post Cowboys’ Jerry Jones Reveals Why Trading Dak Prescott ‘Wouldn’t Make Any Sense’ appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.