Overview
- Prescott told fans Friday that winning a Super Bowl is the lone goal for the Cowboys and said he welcomes high expectations for the 2026 season.
- Dallas' defense allowed a franchise-record 511 points in 2025, a shortfall that cost the team a playoff spot despite an elite offense led by Prescott.
- The team fired defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus and hired Christian Parker while adding veteran pass rusher Rashan Gary, safety Jalen Thompson and first‑round pick Caleb Downs.
- Analysts give Dallas a generally positive offseason grade but say training camp and the first games will decide if the rebuilt defense can cohere quickly enough for true contention.
- Key risks that could shrink the team's window include the age of some defensive veterans, uncertainty at left tackle and the unresolved George Pickens contract during a 30‑year Super Bowl drought.