Matt Eberflus may have just confirmed Cowboys' trade deadline strategy
The Dallas Cowboys are entering Week 8 with a 3-3-1 record, and the reason why is that they have the league’s best offense and the worst defense. When you can average 390.6 yards and 31.7 points per game, you’re going to win some games. Unfortunately, when you give up 401.6 yards and 29.4 points per game, you’re probably going to lose just as many.
That’s why everyone expects the Cowboys to aggressively search for defensive help ahead of the November 4 trade deadline. Defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus was asked about that on Tuesday, and was specifically questioned on his role in internal trade discussions.
Eberflus explained that his role was simple: “Listen to Jerry.” Knowing that’s the mindset internally, there’s no telling what will happen for Dallas ahead of the deadline.
Cowboys in for an unpredictable trade deadline with Jerry Jones running the show
— Ed Werder (@WerderEdNFL) October 23, 2025With all the trade speculation and Jerry Jones saying he’s open to any transaction that would help the No. 32 defense in NFL, I asked DC Matt Eberflus his role in those internal conversations.
His response: "Listen to Jerry." pic.twitter.com/My5HP9CdwE
This certainly isn’t a surprise to Cowboys fans, who understand by now that Jones runs the show in Dallas. Understanding that, and how the owner operates, there’s no telling what will happen at the deadline.
Jones may find a way to pull off a massive trade that shocks the NFL, or he may not do anything, leaving the team to navigate having an elite offense and an abysmal defense, and potentially waste the best season of Dak Prescott's career.
However, Jones sounds more willing than ever to make a trade, and there's a general understanding among Cowboys reporters that the team will make at least one deal to improve the defense.
Of course, only time will tell, but what is clear is that Dallas needs to make a move. The offense is playing too good to be held back by an inept defense. If the Cowboys were just a little below average on that side of the ball, they might be undefeated. Instead, Dallas is comfortably the worst defense in the league, and that’s why the team has the record it does.
Jerry Jones needs to work his magic and trade for a few defenders who will help raise the floor of this Cowboys defense. It sounds like he's willing to wheel and deal, but Jones has a history of only pulling the trigger on a trade if the price is absolutely perfect. That philosophy has burned him in the past, and he should not let that get in the way of improving this defense.
BREAKING: Eagles Cover Full Cancer Treatment for Franchise Hall of Fame Legend
Philadelphia, PA — October 24, 2025
The Philadelphia Eagles have pledged to cover all medical expenses for one of their most beloved icons, reaffirming the organization’s lifelong bond with the players who helped shape its proud history.
Chairman and CEO Jeffrey Lurie announced the decision in a heartfelt statement, underscoring that the team’s loyalty to its legends extends far beyond their playing days.
“He gave everything he had to this franchise — his strength, his leadership, and his heart,”
Lurie said. “Now it’s our turn to give back. Once you’ve worn this jersey, you’re family forever.”
That promise was made to Wilbert Montgomery, the Eagles’ legendary running back who starred from
1977 to 1984 and became one of the most dominant offensive weapons of his era. Known for his explosive acceleration and toughness, Montgomery was the heartbeat of the Eagles offense under coach
Over eight seasons in Philadelphia, Montgomery rushed for 6,538 yards and scored 45 touchdowns, becoming the franchise’s all-time leading rusher — a record that stood until 2019. He earned
back-to-back Pro Bowl selections (1978–1979) and led the entire NFL in rushing during that same period.
His 1978 and 1979 seasons remain among the finest ever by an Eagles running back, with
1,303 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns in 1978, followed by 1,437 yards and 13 scores the next year. Fans remember his fearless running style — a perfect mix of balance, power, and speed — that often carried the team when everything else faltered.
Montgomery’s defining moment came in the 1980 NFC Championship Game, when he delivered one of the most iconic plays in team history — a 42-yard touchdown run against the Dallas Cowboys that sent Philadelphia to
Super Bowl XV. That single moment became a symbol of hope, pride, and belief for an entire city.
Inducted into the Eagles Hall of Fame in 1987, Montgomery’s legacy still echoes through Lincoln Financial Field. His name represents the golden bridge between the gritty, blue-collar Eagles of the past and the championship-caliber teams that followed.
As news of his illness spread, Eagles fans across generations poured out messages of love and gratitude. For Philadelphia, Wilbert Montgomery isn’t just a player — he’s the embodiment of the team’s spirit: relentless, fearless, and forever part of the Eagles family.
