The 2025 offseason is crucial for the Dallas Cowboys, with QB Dak Prescott, WR CeeDee Lamb, and EDGE Micah Parsons seeking lucrative extensions. However, the team’s slow response may jeopardize their “all-in” window. Despite having ample cap space, the Cowboys’ lackadaisical approach could lead to missing out on their franchise QB and other key players.
Dak Prescott’s contract situation is particularly pressing, as top-10 QBs like him typically reset the market with each new deal. With Trevor Lawrence, Jared Goff, and Jordan Love due for extensions, the Cowboys risk overpaying or losing Prescott if they wait too long. The team’s reluctance to act swiftly may stem from a desire to avoid setting the highest QB contract, but this approach has already cost them in the past (e.g., placing Prescott on the franchise tag in 2019).
The impact of inaction extends beyond Prescott, as delaying his extension limits flexibility for deals with Lamb and Parsons. With Justin Jefferson, Ja’Marr Chase, and Brandon Aiyuk potentially resetting the WR market, the Cowboys risk losing Lamb or overpaying him if they don’t act promptly.
By not extending Dak and addressing their needs, the Cowboys contradict their “all-in” mantra. A proactive approach would allow them to work with flexibility in 2024, bringing in free agents to bolster their roster. Instead, their lack of urgency may force them to search for a new QB, a costly mistake in today’s NFL. The clock is ticking; will the Cowboys seize the moment or let their franchise QB slip away?