Overview

• Jones told 105.3 The Fan the pass rush is potentially Dallas’ strongest area, saying the team has “the most capable pass-rushers that we’ve had.”
• Dallas ranks last in yards allowed per game (411.7) and against the pass (269.5), sits 28th versus the run (142.2), and has allowed 30.7 points per game with just 11 sacks (23rd).
• Social-media reaction skewered the remarks, with posts accusing Jones of gaslighting and dismissing the disconnect between his comments and the numbers.
• Jones praised DT Kenny Clark as having played outstanding and reaffirmed confidence in DC Matt Eberflus’ leadership of the defense.
• He said the club is in position to pursue a defensive trade before the deadline, citing $31 million in cap space and extra future first-round picks from the Parsons trade as Dallas sits 2-3-1.