DAL Broderick Jones
NFL player. Position: Offensive Lineman. Team: DAL (Dallas Cowboys).
Quick Facts
- Position: OL (Offensive Tackle)
- Team: DAL (Dallas Cowboys)
- Status: Traded Aug 29, 2026
2026 Outlook
Broderick Jones was traded to the Dallas Cowboys on Aug 29 in exchange for a 4th-round pick (Cowboys also acquired a 3rd-rounder in the deal). After recovering from his serious neck injury that sidelined him for the 2025 season, Jones gets a fresh start in Dallas to rebuild his career as an offensive tackle. Jones provides tackle depth in Dallas and could compete at right tackle or serve as swing tackle (per Cowboys, Steelers Make Surprise Trade in New NFL Rumors).
ESPN trade grades (Aug 30, 2026): ESPN graded the Cowboys as B- and Steelers as B. ESPN noted Jones' concerning 2025 performance (65th in pass block win rate among 68 qualifying tackles in the first 11 weeks before his Week 12 neck injury sidelined him for the rest of the season). The article emphasized injury recovery uncertainty and poor play drove the Steelers' selection of Max Iheanachor in the 2026 draft. Dallas gets a "big swing on a talented athlete" at a position where they've had instability, with the hope that returning Jones to right tackle (where he played in college) helps him return to form. However, "recent film and injury history is scary to buy into, no matter the side" (per 2026 NFL offseason trade grades: Broderick Jones, Tutu Atwell).
Role / Depth Chart
Offensive tackle for Dallas Cowboys. Acquired to shore up the offensive line depth.
Injury Status
Returned from neck injury. Fully cleared for 2026 season with no restrictions. (per Steelers training camp injury report — August 4).
Recent News
- 2026-08-30 — 2026 NFL offseason trade grades: Gervon Dexter, Broderick Jones (2026 NFL offseason trade grades: Gervon Dexter, Broderick Jones)
- 2026-08-30 — Cowboys agree to terms on trade for OT Broderick Jones (Cowboys agree to terms on trade for OT Broderick Jones)
- 2026-08-29 — Cowboys' Updated List of 2027 NFL Draft Picks After Broderick Jones Trade (Cowboys' Updated List of 2027 NFL Draft Picks After Broderick Jones Trade)
- 2026-08-30 — 2026 NFL offseason trade grades: Broderick Jones, Tutu Atwell (2026 NFL offseason trade grades: Broderick Jones, Tutu Atwell)
- 2026-08-29 — Steelers trade Broderick Jones to Cowboys: Pick compensation, trade grades (Steelers trade Broderick Jones to Cowboys: Pick compensation, trade grades)
- 2026-08-29 — Steelers' updated 2027 NFL Draft picks after Broderick Jones trade (Steelers' updated 2027 NFL Draft picks after Broderick Jones trade)
- 2026-08-29 — Sources: Cowboys acquire OT Jones in exchange for two draft picks (Sources: Cowboys acquire OT Jones in exchange for two draft picks)
- 2026-08-29 — BREAKING: Steelers Trading OT Broderick Jones To Cowboys (BREAKING: Steelers Trading OT Broderick Jones To Cowboys)
- 2026-08-29 — NFL Network: Steelers trading 2023 first-round OT Broderick Jones to Cowboys (NFL Network: Steelers trading 2023 first-round OT Broderick Jones to Cowboys)
- 2026-08-29 — Steelers trade Broderick Jones to Cowboys (Steelers trade Broderick Jones to Cowboys)
Open Questions
- Will Jones be able to return to full strength for the 2027 season?
- What will Pittsburgh's backup offensive line depth look like without Jones in 2026?