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Every offseason, the Dallas Cowboys are the subject of headlines, debates, and projections that range from Super Bowl dreams to total collapse. Entering 2025, the story is no different. A new coaching staff led by Brian Schottenheimer has taken over. However, questions surrounding Micah Parsons’ contract situation, Dak Prescott’s durability, and the offensive line’s protection loom large. The Cowboys are still loaded with talent, of course. There’s no denying, though, that they’re a team teetering between legitimate contention and another frustrating year of unmet expectations.
The Cowboys closed out their 2025 preseason with a 1-2 record, dropping games to the Rams and Ravens before defeating the Falcons in the finale. The team has since finalized its initial 53-man roster. They waived running back Deuce Vaughn and added cornerbacks Trikweze Bridges and Reddrick Steward to the active roster. With preseason evaluations complete, Schottenheimer now turns his attention to the regular-season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles, just days away.
The Cowboys enter the season with significant concerns, though. Whether Parsons is on the field or not, injuries on both sides of the ball pose serious challenges. Cornerback Trevon Diggs, linebacker DeMarvion Overshown, and left tackle Tyler Guyton are all expected to begin the year on the physically unable to perform list. Guyton struggled during his rookie campaign, and Dallas’ depth along the offensive line doesn’t inspire much confidence.
On the right side, Terence Steele allowed nine sacks last season. That raises questions about Prescott’s protection. Without a reliable run game to ease the pressure, the trio of Javonte Williams, Miles Sanders, and rookie Jaydon Blue will be critical in establishing offensive balance. Otherwise, the Cowboys could find themselves in trouble. They just aren’t built to survive high-scoring shootouts. Yes, that’s even with the addition of wideout George Pickens.
Here we’ll try to look at and discuss the three bold predictions for the Dallas Cowboys in the 2025 NFL season.
Parsons’ contract standoff has turned into the defining drama of the Cowboys’ offseason. Parsons has sat out all practices and preseason games while demanding a new extension. The situation has soured to the point where he’s reportedly requested a trade. Jerry Jones insists the team and Parsons had agreed on the framework of a deal back in the spring. The negotiations, though, unraveled once his agent stepped in. Parsons, meanwhile, believes Jones mishandled the process entirely by not anticipating the agent’s involvement from the start.
The season opener against the Eagles is fast approaching. Unlike Prescott’s last-minute contract resolution in 2024, this one doesn’t appear close to a solution. The atmosphere is colder, the positions are more entrenched, and Jones appears willing to play hardball. Unless Parsons decides to play under his current contract, the Cowboys may have to plan for a season without their most disruptive defensive force. Even if Parsons relents and returns, a late arrival could leave him rusty and less effective early in the season. Either way, Dallas enters 2025...
