The Dallas Cowboys are struggling. Their quarterback is sidelined for the season, and the defense is inconsistent, often resembling Swiss cheese. The media circles like vultures, seeking fresh drama daily.

Owner and GM Jerry Jones, long criticized for his dual role, faces mounting pressure. With a shaky 3-5 record and a tarnished off-field reputation, the Cowboys remain in the spotlight. To shake things up, Jones has acquired 23-year-old wide receiver Jonathan Mingo from the Carolina Panthers, who has recorded 12 receptions for 121 rushing yards this season.

The Dallas Cowboys obtained wide receiver Jonathan Mingo and a 2025 seventh-round pick from the Carolina Panthers in exchange for a 2025 fourth-round pick, sources informed ESPN on Tuesday. The Bills were able to acquire Amari Cooper at a lower cost. Meanwhile, Mingo’s teammate, Diontae Johnson, only necessitated that the Ravens move back one round on the third day of the 2025 NFL Draft.

The Dallas Cowboys gave up more to get Jonathan Mingo than the Kansas City Chiefs did to get DeAndre Hopkins. Lord have mercy.

— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) November 5, 2024

DeAndre Hopkins, who arrived in Kansas City a few days ago, is still miles ahead of Jonathan Mingo. Yet, The Kansas City Chiefs exchanged a conditional fifth-round pick to the Tennessee Titans for Hopkins.

Mingo, who the Panthers chose in the second round of the 2023 draft from Mississippi, has yet to score a touchdown in the NFL. In 24 games and 19 starts for the Panthers, he has recorded 55 receptions for 539 yards. According to The Athletic’s Dan Brugler, Jones previously regarded Mingo as a top-50 prospect leading up to the 2023 draft.

Fans are frustrated with Jerry Jones and the incompetent back office of Cowboys

The America’s team is third in the NFC East, behind by four games. The Cowboys lost 27-21 to the Atlanta Falcons in Week 9 to go 3-5 on the table. They are only above the New York Giants, who have won two games so far.

In a survey of player agents by The Atheltic’s Mike Standing regarding the current state of the NFL, an agent commented on Jones. The concerned agent also suggests that he feels “the game has passed him by.” The agent echoed that Jerry Jones prioritizes profit and publicity over pursuing victory.

Cowboys might have the most incompetent back office of any franchise in football.

It’s shocking when you consider off season actions and the results on the field.

— Kyle Schumann (@KyleSchumann08) November 5, 2024

Just voted! pic.twitter.com/juhYpRq9Ww

— Allen Christopher (@TheACagenda) November 5, 2024

Cowboys trade a 4th for Jonathan Mingo pic.twitter.com/PwQJog5s0r

— T ▪️ (@telizabethhx) November 5, 2024

Chiefs get Hopkins for a 5th
Jets got Adams for a 4th
Ravens got Johnson for a 5th

And we got Jonathan Mingo for a 4th. This family has lost their entire minds.

— Dave Sturchio (@DaveSturchio) November 5, 2024

Acquiring Jonathan Mingo for a 4th rounder. This is all the proof needed that the Dallas Cowboys need a real GM. 🤦🏻‍♂️ pic.twitter.com/vhvBLVOB2E

— MikeTX (@miketx95) November 5, 2024

Why trade less capital for Diontae Johnson when you can trade more for

*checks notes*

Jonathan Mingo? pic.twitter.com/il5OAGy5dN

— AngeloFF (@angelo_fantasy) November 5, 2024

Certain fans took no mercy, recalling a statement by the coach in the offseason to further make fun of the owner.

Only Jerry Jones could run an organization that perpetually comes up short while consistently making dumb personnel decisions and think he’s a “great GM”.

The best thing he ever did was hire Jimmy, and the dumbest thing he did was fire Jimmy. He needs to use his ability to…

— mrmccali (@mrmccali) November 5, 2024

The Cowboys have a daunting challenge ahead. They are facing the Philadelphia Eagles in their next game while they have Washington Commanders, Houston Texans, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers lined up in the upcoming weeks.