Dak Prescott Addresses Cowboys Trade Deadline Rumors, Urges Teammates to “Shut That Talk Up” and Focus on Getting Better Ahead of Week 9 vs. Cardinals
The NFL trade deadline is right around the corner (Nov. 4), as rumors swirl around the entire league. Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott weighed in on how he and his teammates are approaching the deadline.
Prescott, who is 32 years old, claimed that the trade deadline can be a great way for NFL teams to improve, according to Jon Machota of The Athletic. However, he does admit that it's ultimately up to Jerry Jones and the front office on how to handle the deadline. Dak Prescott ended his statement with an inspiring message for his teammates.
“It definitely can help a team, (not) being naive and understanding where we are,” said Prescott. “To say one position is where we need to go, or that, I'm not sure. Leave it to the guys who are in those talks and I'm sure making those decisions and working hard right now as we near the deadline to figure out something.
“It definitely can help. Not going to shy away from saying that,” Dak Prescott continued. “But I will go back to what I said after the last game. I just encourage the guys in the locker room to do whatever they can in this time to shut that talk up. That's just all of us looking in the mirror and trying to say ‘Where can I be better' and ‘How can I take advantage of this opportunity?'”
The Cowboys have been involved in trade rumors in recent weeks. With the team owning a 3-4-1 record, it's possible the franchise sells some players for picks. However, you can't rule out the possibility of Jones using his draft capital as trade bait to potentially find improvements on the roster now.
Dallas has two first-round picks for the 2026 NFL Draft due to the deal that sent Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers. But until a new trade comes to fruition, Dak Prescott seemingly wants his teammates focused on the task at hand, which is a Week 9 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals.
Philadelphia Eagles Hire Donovan McNabb as Assistant Offensive Coordinator Amid Locker Room Turmoil
In a stunning and symbolic move, the Philadelphia Eagles have officially brought back franchise legend Donovan McNabb
New York Giants.
The decision follows days of internal tension after a
#EaglesDrama, as fans debated whether egos or strategy were tearing the team apart.
With Hurts struggling to find rhythm, Brown voicing frustration over targets, and Barkley limited to a career-low six carries in the loss to Denver, the front office decided swift action was needed. That action came in the form of a familiar face — McNabb, the man who once carried the city on his shoulders.
McNabb, the franchise’s all-time passing leader (32,873 yards, 216 TDs), returns to Philadelphia not as a ceremonial figure but as a stabilizing force. Known for his mental toughness and no-nonsense leadership, the six-time Pro Bowler is expected to work closely with
Hurts and offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo to rebuild cohesion and reestablish an aggressive identity.
Team insiders say McNabb’s focus will be on improving QB-WR chemistry and rebalancing the RPO system
to maximize Barkley’s impact while re-energizing Brown’s downfield game. A veteran of locker room controversies himself — including the infamous Terrell Owens saga — McNabb brings both empathy and authority to the current situation.
“Philly taught me that winning comes before everything — before pride, before spotlight,” McNabb told reporters after his hire. “I see a locker room full of talent, and my job is to help them trust each other again and attack like the Eagles we used to be.”
Sources confirm the deal is short-term, reportedly worth around $1 million, structured as a consultant-style assistant role through the end of the season. General Manager Howie Roseman and owner
Jeffrey Lurie are said to have pushed the move through unanimously.
As the Eagles prepare for their divisional clash, fans are rallying behind the homecoming. The hashtag #BringBackD5 has exploded across X, with many calling McNabb’s return
“the move that could save the season.”
In Philadelphia, where legends never really leave, Donovan McNabb’s comeback isn’t just a nostalgia play — it’s a calculated strike to restore order, pride, and purpose to a team teetering on chaos.
