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Few NFL franchises generate drama quite like the Dallas Cowboys. From the moment Jerry Jones announced Mike McCarthy’s departure, the league was watching. When the Cowboys promoted Brian Schottenheimer, it was a decision that raised more eyebrows than cheers. For a team with Super Bowl ambitions and the talent to match, this was a risky bet on familiarity over flash.
Sure, the coaching decision dominated early headlines. However, Dallas quietly made several calculated moves to reshape its roster. One, in particular, stood out not only for its boldness but also for its long-term potential to redefine the Cowboys’ offensive identity. Amid a sea of uncertainty, Dallas may have struck gold—not in free agency, not in their coaching hire, but in the trenches.
The Cowboys’ 2025 offseason reads like a typical Dallas script. There was some promise, some puzzling decisions, and one headline-grabbing splash.
First, the coaching carousel. Instead of going after proven names like Ben Johnson or Jim Harbaugh, Dallas opted to elevate Schottenheimer. Whether this internal hire becomes a masterstroke or a missed opportunity remains to be seen.
In free agency, the Cowboys were moderately more aggressive than last year. They signed running back Javonte Williams and brought back edge rusher Dante Fowler Jr. Both offer upside but come with durability and consistency questions. The losses of DeMarcus Lawrence and slot corner Jourdan Lewis leave gaps. That said, re-signing Osa Odighizuwa provides some interior line continuity.
Dallas’ draft, however, was a turning point. Tyler Booker, Donovan Ezeiruaku, and Shavon Revel Jr headline what may be the team’s most balanced and pro-ready class in years. Jaydon Blue also brings explosive upside and could leapfrog veterans Williams and Miles Sanders.
Yet the biggest bombshell came post-draft. That’s when Dallas traded for wide receiver George Pickens. The former Steeler brings swagger, separation, and elite ball skills. That’s exactly what the Cowboys have been missing across from CeeDee Lamb.
Still, as important as the Pickens deal was, it’s not their best move. That honor goes to a powerful, road-grading offensive lineman who could anchor the line for the next decade.
Here we’ll try to look at the single best move that the the Dallas Cowboys executed in the 2025 NFL offseason.
In the wake of Zack Martin’s retirement, the Cowboys were staring at a massive void. Martin wasn’t just an elite right guard. He was the heartbeat of Dallas’ offensive line. The unit was already showing cracks in 2024, and with Martin gone, the alarm bells were blaring.
Enter Tyler Booker.
Selected with the Cowboys’ first-round pick, Booker is a 6’4, 321-pound mauler out of Alabama. He earned first-team All-SEC honors and served as a team captain. More importantly, he’s arguably the best run blocker in this draft class and considered a plug-and-play prospect.
Booker’s arrival is not just a personnel move. It’s a statement. The Cowboys know they need to protect Dak Prescott better and re-establish...
