Bhan-💰 THE $100M “UNTOUCHABLE” — A 9-sack monster, a defensive phenom, and now the Cowboys’ impossible dream. As the trade deadline looms, whispers grow louder in Dallas: could the unthinkable actually happen?

Over the coming weeks, the Dallas Cowboys will inevitably be linked to every top player available leading up to the NFL trade deadline. It’s the nature of the news cycle. However, not every rumor materializes into reality, and the latest speculation involving Tennessee Titans’ star defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons serves as a prime example.

Following early Saturday reports suggesting Simmons—a “plus-sized talent”—could interest owner Jerry Jones, a credible source from The Athletic’s Dianna Russini promptly poured cold water on the speculation. Russini stated that Simmons is one of only two players considered “untouchable” in the Titans’ trade discussions, alongside No. 1 overall pick Cam Ward.

With Simmons officially off the table and Cincinnati Bengals’ standout Trey Hendrickson also appearing less likely to be moved, the pool of blockbuster targets for the Cowboys has significantly shrunk. This situation forces the Dallas front office, if they are genuinely intent on bolstering their roster for a playoff push, to look toward more attainable targets.

The need for defensive improvement remains pressing, and the market will certainly still present viable options. The central question now is whether Jerry Jones and company will pivot to execute a meaningful “splash” move, or let the season proceed quietly amidst the endless whirlwind of rumors.