cowboys rumors
cowboys rumors
After a disheartening loss against the Arizona Cardinals, the latest Dallas Cowboys rumors suggest they could lose quarterback Dak Prescott next offseason. The four-time Pro Bowler became one of the most consistent franchise quarterbacks since the Cowboys selected him in the fourth round of the 2016 NFL Draft. Since taking over for Tony Romo, who retired a year later in 2017, Prescott finished his rookie campaign with 3,667 passing yards, 282 rushing yards, 29 total touchdowns, and only four interceptions, with a 67.8% completion percentage.
Unfortunately, he hasn’t had postseason success in previous playoff runs. The Cowboys are 2-5 in the playoffs, led by the former fourth-rounder, but have been spectacular throughout the regular season. Like in 2025, Dallas will most likely miss the postseason for a second consecutive year. The latest downfall of the starting veteran has led NBC Sports Analyst Chris Simms to predict that this could be the last season for Prescott as a Cowboy:
“There’s been some murmurs that in Dallas that they’re a little bit like at the end of their rope with Dak Prescott like it’s like things better turn around or he ain’t gonna be the quarterback there next year,” he said.
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Oct 26, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) looks to pass during the second quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images
Cowboys Rumors: Latest Prediction May Lead to $240M Blockbuster Trade
Frustrations Likely Signal Trade Request
The veteran QB isn’t the only Cowboys player who is frustrated. Superstar wide receiver George Pickens was the first to exit after Arizona’s kicker Chad Ryland scored the game-winner. Reportedly, the former second-round pick was demoted behind 2025 breakout receiver Ryan Flournoy. As things could get worse in Dallas, COO Stephen Jones said the team is still open for a trade, but at 3-5, they’re likely running out of time.
Other than Pickens, Kenny Clark, DaRon Bland and Jake Ferguson could be available on the trade block if they lose their next game against the Indianapolis Colts. However, Prescott is expected to leave Dallas, but like his other teammates, he still believes in head coach Brian Schottenheimer. The second-year coach has received backlash for his poor playcalling this season.
Right Weapons, Distasteful Coaching?
At the same time, the Cowboys have the weapons to win a Super Bowl, but haven’t figured it out, especially on defense. Dallas hired Christian Parker a year after Matt Eberflus was the defensive coordinator during his disastrous 2025 stint. Unfortunately, it’s deja vu for Dallas’ defense.
The Cowboys have Javonte Williams, CeeDee Lamb, Pickens, Quinnen Williams and Von Miller, but still haven’t moved the needle. The verdict is that the weapons are there, but it may have bogged down to coaching. If Schottenheimer and Parker remain in Dallas, expect many of their generational superstars, including Lamb and Williams, to be gone. The Athletic’s Jon Machota reported that most Cowboys players left the facility before media arrived, calling it “never seen before.”
That might be the 2026 season in a nutshell. It won’t be surprising if the veteran QB requests a trade next offseason, and these five teams could be interested.
Possible Trade Destinations:
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Nov 1, 2026; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) is pressured by Arizona Cardinals defensive line L.J. Collier (91) during the first quarter at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images