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Jerry Jones on Cowboys struggles, Derrick Henry and the offseason

Vaseline October 22, 2024

Jerry Jones, owner and general manager of the Dallas Cowboys, has been outspoken about the Cowboys’ season, which wasn’t very good, and why he didn’t pursue more players this offseason.

On Tuesday, Jones appeared on the 105.3 The Fan radio show and answered questions about Dallas’ lack of offseason moves, specifically the inability to sign former Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry.

“In my eyes, we’re not playing good football at all right now, and it goes beyond whether we have Derrick Henry or not… I don’t know if he would have the career year in our situation,” Jones said. highlighting the potential of the current selection.

Henry signed with the Baltimore Ravens in September 2024 and has been a standout player so far this season. Heading into Week 8, he has recorded 134 carries for 873 yards and eight touchdowns. His exceptional performance was a key factor in the Ravens’ success this season.

The Cowboys are currently 3-3 and coming off a much-needed bye week. Dallas prepares to take on the San Francisco 49ers in a Week 8 “Sunday Night Football” matchup.

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Derek Henry’s contract with the Ravens

Derrick Henry signed a two-year contract worth up to $16 million, with $9 million guaranteed, with the Baltimore Ravens in September. Jones indicated that this was a major reason they did not pursue the football star.

“Derrick Henry did not fit into our plans due to salary cap management. We had to consider the players we would sign in the coming weeks, as well as the players we would like to sign in the future,” Jones said on 105.3 The Fan. reassuring the public about the team’s strategic thinking.

The Cowboys players who received extensions were CeeDee Lamb, who reached a four-year, $136 million extension in August, and quarterback Dak Prescott, who reached a four-year, $240 million extension in September. These extensions had a significant impact on the Cowboys’ salary cap, making it difficult to pursue high-end players like Derrick Henry.

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