NFL · NFC East · Est. 1960 · AT&T Stadium
Updated March 16, 2026
Dak Prescott's massive contract looked worse than ever in 2025 as the Cowboys stumbled to a 7-10 record. Prescott threw for 3,700 yards but tossed 16 interceptions, and Dallas missed the playoffs for the second straight year. Jerry Jones faces an impossible cap situation with Prescott's deal limiting roster flexibility.
The Cowboys finally moved on from Mike McCarthy after the disappointing 2025 season, ending a five-year tenure that produced regular-season success but zero conference championship appearances. Dallas is courting big-name coaching candidates as they look to revitalize a franchise that hasn't won a Super Bowl since 1996.
CeeDee Lamb put up another elite season with 1,280 yards and 10 touchdowns, but the star receiver has been increasingly vocal about his frustration with the team's lack of postseason success. At 27, Lamb is in his prime and wants to win now, creating tension with a franchise that may need to retool.