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Cowboys' Jerry Jones expresses interest in making trades despite embarrassing loss to Buccaneers

The Dallas Cowboys suffered a stunning 24-16 defeat to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a Week 5 Thursday Night Football matchup, marking their third loss of the season. The loss was particularly jarring given the Buccaneers' winless start and the Cowboys' home-field advantage, with rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels leading the underdog charge.

Daniels, an undrafted free agent making his second career start, completed 19 of 25 passes for 189 yards and a touchdown, while Buccaneers running back Bucky Irvin set a career high with 165 rushing yards on 21 carries, averaging 7.9 yards per attempt. The Cowboys' struggles extended beyond the score, with fans booing quarterback Dak Prescott as he left the field, and the team's performance drawing criticism even from their own players and coaching staff.

Despite the crushing loss, Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones remains open to exploring trades before the deadline. Dallas currently holds a 2-3 record in a competitive NFC East and possesses significant draft capital, positioning them to make a meaningful move before the trade deadline.

The team's dismal performance has not deterred Jones from pursuing potential upgrades, though the urgency of the situation adds pressure to find the right fit before it's too late.

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