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
Except for signing a four-year, $240M contract to make him the best paid participant in NFL historical past, final yr was one to overlook for the crew’s 31-year-old quarterback. The deal got here hours earlier than the crew’s opening recreation, 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 must 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 advised reporters. That’s nice information for Cowboys followers desperate to see the third-leading passer in franchise historical past make good on his huge 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 prime pass-catcher, who will likely be taking part in 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 crew 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.
