Week 9 of the 2024-25 NFL season is in the books, and for some teams, the 2025 NFL Draft is the only thing to get excited about. For others, like the Dallas Cowboys, it's do or die in the coming week or the team can shut the doors on any postseason hopes barring a miracle.

Jones, who has been criticized throughout the year over personnel moves — or lack thereof — had NFL execs and talent evaluators scratching their heads over the Cowboys’ decision to give Carolina draft capital for Mingo, a second-year wideout who has 12 receptions for 121 yards this season.