Why Jerry Jones Passed on Derrick Henry: A Focus on Key Player Extensions

One reason Jerry Jones chose not to pursue acquiring Derrick Henry was the need to focus on contract extensions for three key players, which would impact the salary cap. Jones had already secured new deals for CeeDee Lamb and Dak Prescott, with Micah Parsons likely up for renewal next year.

“The Cowboys never called at all,” Henry said in an interview with Adam Schein, confirming that Jones ultimately never contacted him.

While Cowboys fans understand the business side of football, many are likely left wondering what could have been. Derrick Henry could have been the game-changing player the team needs to break their Super Bowl drought.