"We have thought all along that if we see a way to improve this year with a trade at the deadline, then we'll take advantage of it," Jones said Tuesday.

Jerry Jones has his sights set on the trade market three weeks before the NFL's trade deadline.

Trading away their best defensive player, Micah Parsons, before the season for two first-round picks and defensive tackle Kenny Clark hasn’t helped the Cowboys, but owner Jerry Jones made it clear on Tuesday that Dallas is “open for business” ahead of the Nov. 4 trade deadline—potentially an opportunity to bolster the defense before it’s too late.

Dowdle rushed for 183 yards on 30 carries.