Cowboys news roundup: Jerry Jones’ salary lie, Schotty’s blame game, Caleb Downs update

Following a 33-30 defeat to the Cardinals that dropped the Dallas Cowboys to 3-5, writer Jerry Trotta criticized team leadership, targeting owner Jerry Jones' radio comments downplaying the link between coach salaries and winning. The Landry Hat also called out head coach Brian Schottenheimer for deflecting accountability toward player execution after the loss.

Addressing other team developments, the report clarified that missed postgame player media availability stemmed from a timing miscommunication rather than player rebellion. Additionally, rookie defensive back Caleb Downs and safety P.J. Locke entered concussion protocol, while edge rusher Malachi Lawrence is expected to miss multiple weeks with an ankle injury.