The Dallas Cowboys fell in need of expectations in 2024 however there’s loads of causes to be optimistic about subsequent season. Right here’s just some.
1. Dak Prescott
Other than signing a four-year, $240M contract to make him the very best paid participant in NFL historical past, final yr was one to neglect for the group’s 31-year-old quarterback. The deal got here hours earlier than the group’s opening sport, a 33-17 victory over the Browns, one in all solely three wins Prescott would see.
A hamstring damage ended his season in Week 9 whereas Dallas went 4-5 with out him however issues needs to be completely different this yr. Whereas not but cleared for full contact, Prescott participated in all features of latest OTA practices, taking each first-team rep in seven-on-seven drills, per ESPN’s Todd Archer.
“Just about can do all of it. Really feel good,” Prescott instructed reporters. That’s nice information for Cowboys followers wanting to see the third-leading passer in franchise historical past make good on his large contract.
2. George Pickens
After years of frustration, Dallas might have lastly discovered its No. 2 receiver in George Pickens. The Cowboys gave up a third-round choose in 2026 to get Pittsburgh’s prime pass-catcher, who can be enjoying on the final yr of his rookie deal.
Pickens had 174 catches for two,841 yards and 12 touchdowns in three years as a Steeler and led the group in receiving in every of the final two seasons.
Paired with No. 1 receiver CeeDee Lamb, Pickens will look to maintain up in a division loaded with complementary receivers just like the Eagles’ Davonta Smith and new Commander Deebo Samuel.
