Broderick Jones Traded to Cowboys

Broderick Jones is a Cowboy. Dallas agreed to a trade with Pittsburgh on Saturday, sending 2027 third- and sixth-round picks to the Steelers for the former first-round tackle and a 2027 fourth-round pick, DallasCowboys.com and CBS Sports both reported. Jones, 25, was the 14th overall pick in 2023 out of Georgia. He has played 45 NFL games and started 38.

NBC Sports listed him on a $1.5 million salary in the last year of his rookie deal, with free agency coming in 2027 after Pittsburgh declined his fifth-year option this spring. Last season he took all 603 of his snaps at left tackle, Cowboys.com wrote, then suffered a neck injury in Week 12 that ended his year. He was cleared for camp and played 142 snaps across Pittsburgh's three preseason games.

What did the Cowboys give up for Broderick Jones?

A 2027 third and a 2027 sixth, with a 2027 fourth coming back. That is the CBS Sports breakdown, matching the Cowboys' own recap that they sent third- and sixth-round picks for Jones and a fourth. The net is moving down a round in 2027 and adding a Day 3 pick plus a 25-year-old swing tackle. Cowboys.com asked the swing-tackle question after Friday night. Saturday's trade is the answer.

Dallas needed a real third tackle. Nate Thomas and fourth-round rookie Drew Shelton were the internal options behind Tyler Guyton and Terence Steele. Jones now sits in that room with Marcellus Johnson too. Cowboys.com framed him as swing tackle insurance who could later push for a start. Pittsburgh had already drafted Max Iheanachor in the first round and moved Troy Fautanu to left tackle. Jones was the odd man out.

Why did the Steelers trade Broderick Jones?

Neck surgery, a declined fifth-year option, and a new first-round tackle. NBC Sports wrote that even after medical clearance, camp reports said Jones looked like he had lost strength. He played deep into preseason games, which is usually the tell. Trading him on cut-down weekend beats watching him hit waivers for nothing.

This is the same Cowboys roster crunch that already produced the Marist Liufau injury note this morning. Final cuts land Sunday at 4 p.m. PT. Jones makes the 53. Someone else in that tackle cluster will not. For searchers typing Broderick Jones trade, the answer is Dallas, two 2027 picks out, one 2027 fourth back.

Broderick Jones trade FAQ

Where was Broderick Jones traded? To the Dallas Cowboys from the Pittsburgh Steelers on Aug. 29, 2026, per DallasCowboys.com and CBS Sports.

What draft picks were in the Broderick Jones trade? Dallas sent 2027 third- and sixth-round picks. Pittsburgh sent Jones and a 2027 fourth-round pick.

How many games has Broderick Jones started? 38 starts in 45 games, Cowboys.com said, after going 14th overall in 2023.