Cowboys news: Dak Prescott speaks about having George Pickens on the team

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Dak Prescott nixes narrative about Pickens’, restates endgame: ‘I wanna win a championship’ – Patrik Walker, DallasCowboys.com

Dak Prescott feels good about the roster heading into 2025.

As Prescott begins work on wrapping up a full decade in the league, this time with head coach Brian Schottenheimer calling the …ahem … shots … and the organization having made sweeping changes to how they build their roster, e.g., the blockbuster trade for wide receiver George Pickens, Prescott loves the direction of the club following rounds of tectonic shifts.

“It starts with personnel,” said the former MVP runner-up. “The changes we’ve made and not just on offense, but on defense as well — bringing in people, obviously, George really opens up things for all those other receivers [alongside CeeDee Lamb]. I think it just gives them a safety net to go earn, and to play free, and to go make a huge jump. Guys like [Jonathan] Mingo and [Jalen] Tolbert, and the way the [running] backs have approached this thing, I’m super excited.

“… I think Schotty’s done a great job in minicamp of putting guys in places, putting guys in space and allowing guys to see how he’s gonna use them.”

He also had plenty to say about Pickens’ character, something that was under scrutiny before he landed in North Texas.

“I think that’s why you should never really listen to what somebody else says about somebody,” Prescott said of his new, additional superstar receiver. “I think you should find out for yourself who they are and allow them to reveal their character to you. The guy’s been great. He’s been phenomenal.

“It’s a guy that loves football, loves his teammates, and he’s been excited every day that he’s been there. He’s been early, too, so no concerns on the personal matters of G.P. or anything about it. I’m just super excited that he’s on our team. He’s one of us, and he’s our brother, and he’s all about continuing to grow and making sure he’s putting the best out there; and that’s his approach.”

Micah Parsons shows Cowboys commitment in big way at final minicamp session – Josh Sanchez, Cowboys on SI

Micah Parsons is doing what he can while waiting for a contract.

While he did not participate in drills on Tuesday, instead opting for a lengthy conversation on the field with team owner Jerry Jones, he did go through individual drills on Wednesday, but sat out of team drills.

On Thursday, Parsons took another step forward, proving his commitment to the team by being a full participant in the walkthrough.

“Cowboys held a walk-through for their final minicamp availability. Micah Parsons was a full participant,” Jon Machota of The Athletic wrote on X. “Trevon Diggs worked on resistance cords.”

Throughout the entire process, Parsons has proven his loyalty to the Cowboys and made it clear that he wants to remain with the team for the long term. Now, the ball is in Jerry’s court, because Parsons has done his part day after day.

NFL minicamp 2025 live updates: Teams begin mandatory camps Todd Archer, ESPN

Mandatory minicamp comes to an end.

Brian Schottenheimer’s first offseason program as the coach of the Cowboys came to a close Thursday with a walkthrough. He was pleased with the execution and proud of the effort this spring. And he left them with a message:

“I called the guys up today and I told them, ‘Hey, couple things is: No. 1, take care of yourself, take care of your families, hang with he ones you love.’ And I told them, I love ‘em,” Schottenheimer said. “And I got a little emotional. These guys gave us everything that we’ve asked for this spring. I think they’ll do that when we get started [at training camp] in Oxnard.” — Todd Archer (6/12)

Cowboys’ new workouts include 75-game NFL starter, All-UFL defender, former draft picks – Todd Brock, Cowboys Wire

The Cowboys are looking for more talent.

Five players are set to come in for a workout with coaches and staffers, per the team website. Four are defensive prospects with varying degrees of pro experience; one is a veteran on the offensive side of the ball.

And, continuing a trend from the past couple years, the Cowboys aren’t shy about looking to the spring league for possible under-the-radar talent. Two of the prospects are hot off the 2025 UFL season, hoping to follow in the footsteps of Brandon Aubrey and KaVontae Turpin from developmental ball to a spot on America’s Team.