For Jerry Jones, the Dallas Cowboys‘ 37-22 win over the New York Jets was more than just a win; it was a complete team win. Coaches, starters, and backups all played their roles, and Jerry Jones credited the team’s preparation. With multiple starters out, the backups stepped up, and the coaches had them ready for every moment. Still, the Cowboys continue to face a serious injury problem, raising questions about how they will manage it moving forward.

Which naturally makes you wonder, amidst rising injuries on the Cowboys’ roster, how are Jerry and Co. going to improve the roster? Well, the Cowboys’ owner recently sat down with 105.3 The Fan, where he talked about the team’s roster. As per John Machota of The Athletic, Jerry is now open for business on both sides of football.

“I think that old sign ‘Open for business’ is there,” Jerry said per Machota. “We are continuing looking as we go on into this season. … Yes, we’re in position to improve our team if we get an opportunity to.”

At this point, the Cowboys are in dire need of making some changes on their roster, especially for the defensive side of the ball and their offensive line. The Cowboys made one of the biggest trades earlier this offseason when they sent Micah Parsons to Green Bay in exchange for defensive tackle Kenny Clark and a couple of first-round picks.

Sure, the Cowboys’ defense put up a strong outing in Week 5 against the New York Jets. But before that? Dallas’ defense looked flat, and it’s obvious they’ve got holes to patch on that side of the ball. For now, bringing in another pass rusher has to be on the table if Jerry Jones is actually willing to deal.

And if you’re scanning the league for names, the Cincinnati Bengals star Trey Hendrickson feels like the kind of pass rusher who could instantly change that picture if he ever hits the market.

On the offensive side, the injury bug has been relentless. Heading into Week 5, the Cowboys were without four of their original five starting offensive linemen. Right guard Tyler Booker is sidelined with an ankle injury, left tackle Tyler Guyton is out due to a concussion, left guard Tyler Smith is dealing with a knee injury, and center Cooper Beebe is recovering from an ankle/foot injury.

To make it trickier, the Cowboys were also down with wide receivers CeeDee Lamb and KaVontae Turpin, along with the running back, Miles Sanders. Of course, the Cowboys still managed to win the game 37-22 over the Jets. But if you ask Jerry, he’d say, “We have never been that short-handed in my time with the Cowboys when we were playing anyone that rolls to do what we had thought would be out there.”

The silver lining, though? Even after missing key players, the Cowboys didn’t skip a beat. The team put up 416 total yards (236 through the air and 180 on the ground), thanks to RB Javonte Williams (135 yards on 16 carries) and wideout Ryan Flournoy (6 receptions for 114 yards). That said, the offense is marred with injuries, and the Cowboys are surely short-handed. But it’s the defense that needs a makeover.

Jerry Jones’ quarterback believes in his front-five

By Week 5, the Cowboys were already rolling without four starters on the offensive line. Tyler Smith, still recovering from knee, ankle, and hip issues, was replaced by Hakeem Adeniji and Trevor Keegan. Nate Thomas, the 2025 seventh-round pick, slid in for Guyton and made his first career start, while Booker’s absence put T.J. Bass in for his seventh career start.

But if there was one man who still trusted his inexperienced offensive line, then it was Dak Prescott. “If there’s ever a guy who’s gonna believe in somebody, having to step up to the plate when their number is called and people don’t think they’re ready, it’s going to be me,” the quarterback said. “To me, it’s just about encouraging those guys and motivating those guys to understand that you’re meant to be here. You’re here for a purpose, you’re here for a reason. Don’t overthink this thing, it’s football.”

In the absence of the usual starters, Prescott had a perfect day. He walked out of the MetLife Stadium after completing 18 of his 29 attempts for 237 yards, four touchdowns, and no interceptions. It’s no surprise the QB was quick to credit his teammates and the coaches for making it all click.

“It’s credit to these coaches, it’s credit to the players, it’s credit to the organization and everybody,” Prescott added. “There’s not many teams in the league that can put four guys who don’t start into the game and feel confident about going and winning the game, especially on the road.”

From a coaching perspective, Brian Schottenheimer also had a perfect day as the first-year head coach recorded his second win of his career. “I don’t remember ever having to go in with four brand new offensive linemen,” Schottenheimer said. “But again, I think it goes down to their belief in one another.”

That said, the Cowboys will now head into Week 6 to face the Carolina Panthers on the road.