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Cowboys' Prescott Sets 2025 Benchmark, Signs Thompson to $33M Deal

7/31/2026

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Prescott Sets Standards

Dak Prescott arrived at camp wearing a Super Bowl XXX T-shirt and demanded higher standards.
He cited his 2025 output of 4,552 yards and 30 touchdowns as a benchmark.
He introduced the offensive motto “GOTI” and listed CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens and Jake Ferguson as key players.
He said Quinnen Williams and Caleb Downs strengthen the defense and expects the offense to improve under head coach Brian Schottenheimer.

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Cowboys Reinforce Defense

Cowboys traded former All-Pro pass rusher Micah Parsons last year as part of a defensive overhaul.
They added defensive tackle Quinnen Williams, Kenny Clark and pass rusher Rashan Gary to the front seven.
Owner-GM Jerry Jones said he will sacrifice future assets to acquire players who can make Dallas a contender.
Dallas signed safety Jalen Thompson to a three-year, $33 million contract, the richest free-agent deal in over a decade.

History

Historical Context

In 1993 Jerry Jones hired Jimmy Johnson, rebuilt the roster and, after an 0-2 start, led Dallas to Super Bowl XXVIII—the first team to win a title from that deficit and sending 11 Pro Bowlers. That aggressive free-agent approach, shown by the 1995 signing of All-Pro corner Deion Sanders, informs today’s $33 million contract for Dak Prescott’s squad to reshape its window.

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Prescott Sets Standards

Dak Prescott arrived at camp wearing a Super Bowl XXX T-shirt and demanded higher standards.
He cited his 2025 output of 4,552 yards and 30 touchdowns as a benchmark.
He introduced the offensive motto “GOTI” and listed CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens and Jake Ferguson as key players.
He said Quinnen Williams and Caleb Downs strengthen the defense and expects the offense to improve under head coach Brian Schottenheimer.

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