Cowboys Expected to Part Ways With Former 3rd-Round Pick.

The Dallas Cowboys’ 2025 season was marked by disappointment on the whole—an underwhelming 7-9-1 record and a postseason miss, with a defense that underperformed. Yet there were bright spots on offense, including acquisition-driven additions and breakout performances that made the unit look like a strength despite the team’s struggles.

Dak Prescott returned to top form after an injury-plagued 2024, and the George Pickens trade gave Dallas a dangerous one-two with CeeDee Lamb. Ryan Flournoy emerged as a reliable WR3, tight end Jake Ferguson stayed productive, and free-agent running back Javonte Williams supplied a punch the team hadn’t seen since Ezekiel Elliott’s prime. 🏈💥

Tolbert’s role diminished as the Cowboys stacked a four-man receiving corps—Lamb, Pickens, Flournoy, and KaVontae Turpin—leaving little room for another consistent contributor. If Pickens remains with the team, Jon Machota of The Athletic suggests Tolbert is out in 2026, joined by a potential push from Jonathan Mingo and Parris Campbell as the Cowboys retool the depth chart. Tolbert’s 18 catches for 203 yards this season underscored the squeeze. 🔄🤔

Looking ahead to 2026, the offense isn’t expected to undergo major changes: Prescott should be back, and keeping Pickens (if possible) and Williams would be a priority, with the offensive line likely staying intact despite possible reconfigurations. Tolbert’s trajectory—paired with Flournoy’s breakout—helps explain why the Cowboys could move on from Tolbert and still feel confident in their offensive core. 🔧➡️

Prescott publicly framed the issue as not being the offense’s fault, calling it one of the league’s most explosive—yet acknowledging that the wins didn’t come in the close games the team needed. The result was an 8-9-1 feel in his reflections, a reminder that the offense was strong but the season ultimately fell short, signaling a retooling mindset as Dallas aims to reclaim contention. 🗣️💬🏈