The Dallas Cowboys fell wanting expectations in 2024 however there’s loads of causes to be optimistic about subsequent season. Right here’s just some.
1. Dak Prescott
Apart from 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 staff’s 31-year-old quarterback. The deal got here hours earlier than the staff’s opening recreation, a 33-17 victory over the Browns, one in every of solely three wins Prescott would see.
A hamstring harm 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 points 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 advised 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 could have lastly discovered its No. 2 receiver in George Pickens. The Cowboys gave up a third-round choose in 2026 to get Pittsburgh’s high pass-catcher, who will likely 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 staff 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.
