Cowboy Roundup: Dallas catches stray in Luka Doncic trade fallout

The latest Dallas Cowboys news for Sunday, February 2.

Dallas Cowboys CEO Stephen Jones, head coach Brian Schottenheimer and owner Jerry Jones speak to the media at a press conference. / Tim Heitman-Imagn Images

Happy Sunday, Dallas Cowboys Nation. For once, the wild weekend in Big D wasn't because of Jerry Jones and company.

The Dallas Mavericks are reportedly finalizing a deal with the Los Angeles Lakers to swap superstar Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis. There are several other pieces to the trade, but everyone's minds were blown.

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So, for at least 24 hours, the Cowboys aren't the laughing stock in the sports world.

While we all enjoy some time out of the spotlight, let's check out some headlines making waves around the web.

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Team catches stray in Luka Doncic trade fallout

We are barely 33 days into the year and the Cowboys have hired Brian Schottenheimer and the Mavericks have traded Luka Doncic.

— Bill Barnwell (@billbarnwell) February 2, 2025

After a shocking NBA trade, the Dallas Cowboys were still catching strays. But at least they aren't along in Big D.

Jerry Jones realizing he’s not the dumbest sports GM in Dallas anymore

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— TatumsWrld (@wrldoftatum) February 2, 2025

Jerry Jones will always be the butt of a joke when there is major sports news -- especially in Dallas.

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Jason Witten still in play for Cowboys coaching staff?

Jason Witten, an Elizabeth alum and former Tennessee Volunteer and Dallas Cowboy, watches from the sidelines during the TSSAA Class 4A BlueCross Bowl football game between Tullahoma and Elizabethton. / Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK

There was some initial talk that the Cowboys could be aiming to add Jason Witten to the coaching staff as head coach of the future, but that could have come to an end after keeping Lunda Wells onboard. The Cowboys Wire takes a deeper look.

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