On Tuesday, Dallas sent a second-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, a first-round pick in the 2027 NFL Draft and defensive tackle Mazi Smith to the New York Jets to acquire Williams a few hours before the 2025 NFL trade deadline. Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said Dallas got “a difference-maker” in Williams.

The Cardinals ended a five-game losing skid with a crucial road victory over the Cowboys, improving to 3-5 as Dallas falls to 3-5-1 heading into the bye week.

With the Cowboys in field-goal range and facing a third-and-17, Prescott completed a pass to Jake Ferguson, but Mack Wilson knocked the ball out and Budda Baker recovered for the takeaway, giving the Cardinals the ball at their 24-yard line. The Cardinals defense thus far forced a turnover on downs, a three-and-out and forced a fumble.

The Cowboys traded for Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams and Bengals linebacker Logan Wilson on Tuesday, sending back defensive tackle Mazi Smith and future draft picks. With the extra spot on the roster the Cowboys announced that they’re waiving backup running back Malik Davis.

The NHL is going to Jerry World for a hockey game. The league announced Monday that the Dallas Stars will host the 2027 Stadium Series at the home of the NFL’s Cowboys in Arlington, Texas.

The Cowboys having issues on defense is now a given, but their offense looking inept is a new, troubling development.