Despite the postseason miss for back-to-back years, Prescott directed what was arguably the league’s best offense in 2025, guiding the Cowboys to 2nd in team offense (384 yards per game). He finished with 4,552 passing yards, 30 touchdowns and 10 interceptions, led the NFL with 404 completions at a 67.3% clip, and earned his fourth Pro Bowl nod.
The Cowboys’ offseason calculus, however, centers more on defense, which ranked 30th in the league and prompted the firing of defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus. Even with the defensive overhaul in mind, the franchise is weighing a pivotal personnel decision that could shape the team’s ceiling next season.
At the heart of that decision is whether to retain NFL All-Pro wide receiver George Pickens, who could become a free agent or draw a franchise tag. If he hits the open market, Pickens is expected to attract a long list of contenders and could command a deal near $40 million per year in average annual value.
CeeDee Lamb weighed in on the potential pursuit, signaling clear interest in not letting Pickens get away: “They’re not getting him,” Lamb said during the week, a pointed message to any would-be suitors.
Overall, Dallas’ offseason path appears to hinge on two fronts: roster changes aimed at sustaining an elite offense and a major defensive rebuild, with the Pickens situation acting as a potential catalyst for how aggressive the Cowboys will be in free agency and trades heading into 2026.
