With Dak Prescott likely out at least four games in an anticipated move to injured reserve because of the star quarterback’s strained hamstring, the Cowboys are still buyers. Those were the words of owner and general manager Jerry Jones on his radio show Tuesday — trade deadline day — when he acknowledged the addition of Panthers receiver Jonathan Mingo without giving the name after updating the prognosis on his franchise QB.

Week 9 of the 2024-25 NFL season is in the books, and for some teams, the 2025 NFL Draft is the only thing to get excited about. For others, like the Dallas Cowboys, it's do or die in the coming week or the team can shut the doors on any postseason hopes barring a miracle.