Cowboys' Offseason: Neutral but Hopeful

0:00Welcome to NFL News Today. Two minutes of updates that matter to NFL fans, hit subscribe and stay connected. Dat Prescott turns 33 this summer, and that means the Dallas Cowboys shot at a deep playoff run is getting smaller. In today's NFL, a top quarterback like Dat is huge, but the front office needs to back up their talk of urgency with real moves. A recent breakdown by the athletic rated the Cowboys as neutral positive on the win now scale, showing effort but not full commitment. The analysis group teams into win, now, rebuild, or in-between buckets. Dallas claimed they would break the bank to compete right away, yet their free agency play was more about plugging gaps than major splashes. They chased names like Max Crosby to strengthen defense, but came up short on big upgrades. Fans feel it's a lead down for a team that should go all in. The only clear starting spot improvement was safety. Jalen Thompson stepping in for Donovan Wilson. Other signings might pay off later, but right now, it looks like maintenance over transformation.

1:04Looking ahead, the Cowboys hold two first round draft picks, prime for grabbing impact defenders like a linebacker, cornerback, or edge rusher. That could change the roster fast and give day one boosts on that side of the ball. After the draft, trades could shake things up too, just like last year's surprise grab of George Pickens at receiver. Overall, it sets them up for bigger pushes into 2026, even if this offseason fell neutral. The daily news now is presented by our sponsor, linked in the description. A pillow that plays your podcasts, music, or white noise privately. No earbuds required. S-O-L-I-SOLY-PILLOW.com.