The latest on Cowboys trade deadline: Every rumor, trade [UPDATED]

Jerry Jones is talking a big game in advance of the NFL trade deadline. Is he for real, or just blowing smoke? We’ll find out in a matter of hours.

The Dallas Cowboys might not need to make a trade. That is, if they’re content with another playoff appearance that falls short of an NFC Championship. If they want to go all the way, it might be necessary to make a splash.

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones knows that.

Dallas sits at 6-2 through eight weeks of the season, two games behind the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC East and tied with the New York Giants for second place in the division. They’ve survived a multi-week Dak Prescott injury with Cooper Rush under center. They are holding teams to the third-fewest points and are fourth in points differential.

They’ve also survived a preseason injury to the offensive line and, despite some rough stats in average pocket time, have been able to come away with wins.

If they want to win when it matters most, though, the trade deadline will be important.

Here is the latest on every Cowboys rumor and confirmed trade. We will have this page updated as news comes out on trade deadline day, so keep it bookmarked and check back in for the latest.

The NFL trade deadline is on Tuesday at 4 PM ET, 3 PM Dallas time.

Today – Brandin Cooks speculatively tied to Dallas

An SI article explored whether or not wide receiver Brandin Cooks could be the missing piece for the Cowboys. Cooks is likely to be traded and will garner significant interest on Tuesday. Their division rivals, the Giants, are rumored to be interested.

Monday – Jerry Jones hints at desire to add a player that will help win it all

Jerry Jones is a master marketer, but maybe he’s for real… On Monday he referenced the Cowboys adding Deion Sanders to win Super Bowl XXX many moons ago. He hinted that he feels like this team is right there and could use one more piece to get it done.

Well… get out there and do it, Jerry!