Jerry Jones on the Cowboys' struggles, Derrick Henry and the offseason

Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones has been open about the Cowboys' season, which didn't go very well, and the reasons he didn't bring in more players in the offseason.

On Tuesday, Jones appeared on the radio show 105.3 The Fan and addressed questions about Dallas' lack of offseason moves, particularly its failure to sign former Tennessee Titans star running back Derrick Henry.

“In my opinion, we're not playing very good football at all right now, and there's no question whether we have Derrick Henry or not… I don't know if he would have a career year in our situation,” Jones said. Emphasizing the potential of the current squad.

Henry signed with the Baltimore Ravens in September 2024 and has been an outstanding player so far this season. Entering Week 8, he 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 is preparing to take on the San Francisco 49ers in Week 8's 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 stated that this was one of the main reasons 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 be signing in the coming weeks as well as those we want to sign in the future,” Jones said on 105.3 The Fan. Reassure the audience of the team's strategic thinking.

Cowboys players who received contract extensions included CeeDee Lamb, who received a four-year, $136 million contract extension in August, and quarterback Dak Prescott, who received a four-year, $240 million contract extension in September . These extensions significantly impacted the Cowboys' salary cap and made it difficult to acquire quality players like Derrick Henry.

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Derek Henry's contract with the Ravens

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