Now, in defense of the Cowboys and Jones, Mingo is only 23 years old and was a second-round pick in 2023. He could be gem that simply needed to be unearthed, having languished in Carolina as the Panthers have tried to sort out their quarterback issue, where Bryce Young has been a massive disappointment.

Every AFC North organization was involved in a trade, and the NFC's top two teams in the standings made a defensive addition.