Dallas Cowboys legend and current ESPN lead analyst Troy Aikman has shared his perspective on what moves he would make at the NFL trade deadline if he were serving as the team's general manager. The discussion comes as the Cowboys evaluate their roster needs ahead of the deadline.
Aikman, a three-time Super Bowl champion with Dallas, was photographed shaking hands with Cowboys owner Jerry Jones before the team's Monday night game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on October 26, 2026. The image underscores the ongoing connection between the franchise's most successful quarterback and its longtime owner.
The analysis was published by the Dallas Morning News sports staff on November 6, 2026, offering insight into how the Hall of Fame quarterback views the team's current construction and potential trade targets.
