The Dallas Cowboys are cooking up something special in 2025, and it’s not just the Texas barbecue. From a savvy draft move to contract talks with their defensive superstar to a fully healthy CeeDee Lamb teaming up with a new weapon, America’s Team is making waves this offseason. Let’s break it down like we’re sitting in the stands at AT&T Stadium, cold drink in hand, ready to talk some football.
First, let’s talk about CeeDee Lamb, who’s finally got that megawatt smile back—and two working arms to match. The star wideout went through the wringer last season after injuring his shoulder in Week 9 against the Atlanta Falcons. He gutted it out, playing through the pain even after tweaking it twice more, but rehab was no joke. “The longest,” Lamb told Schuyler Dixon of the Associated Press, per nbcsports.com. “A good five months of real recovery and rehab. I’m grateful to have two arms, I can tell you that.” You can feel the relief in his voice—five months of grinding to get back to full strength is no small feat, but Lamb’s ready to remind the NFL why he’s one of the league’s premier pass-catchers.
What’s got Lamb even more fired up? His new running mate, George Pickens, acquired in a blockbuster trade from the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Cowboys sent a 2026 third-round pick to land the explosive wideout, and it’s already looking like a steal. Lamb’s eyes light up when he talks about Pickens, and it’s easy to see why. “Everything,” Lamb said when asked what Pickens brings to the table, per nytimes.com. “His demeanor. His deep-threat ability, able to block. And just the energy he brings to the game. We complement each other very well.” This duo is a defensive coordinator’s nightmare—Lamb’s silky route-running paired with Pickens’ big-play flair and physicality. It’s like adding a splash of hot sauce to an already spicy offense.
Pickens, for his part, is loving the fresh start in Dallas after a rocky stint in Pittsburgh. “It feels good,” he said. “Fresh start is always a growing point. New city, new state, it’s super refreshing.” You can sense the hunger in his voice—he’s ready to prove himself in a Cowboys uniform. Head coach Brian Schottenheimer is already singing his praises, and it’s not just about Pickens’ freakish athleticism. “My time with him has been incredible,” Schottenheimer said, per nytimes.com. “He’s been so dialed in, taking great notes. He knows he’s a little bit behind the veterans, but his intentionality in the meeting room has been really cool to see.” That’s the kind of buy-in that can turn a talented player into a star, and Schottenheimer’s all-in on watching Pickens grow.
While the offense is getting a jolt from the Lamb-Pickens tandem, the Cowboys are also working to lock down their defensive cornerstone, Micah Parsons. The star pass-rusher is still on his fifth-year option, set to earn around $24 million in 2025, but Dallas is in talks to secure his long-term future. Jerry Jones has made it clear he wants Parsons in Dallas for the long haul, though negotiations haven’t been without their hiccups. Posts on X have hinted at some tension, with reports that Jones tried to push a deal without Parsons’ representation, only for Parsons to hold firm. Another report noted Parsons’ willingness to take a discount to help the team build through free agency, but with no significant progress yet, the clock’s ticking. Parsons is the heart of this defense, a game-wrecker who can change the course of a game with one play, so getting this deal done is priority number one.
Oh, and let’s not sleep on the Cowboys’ draft work. They made a splash with a pick that’s got fans buzzing—though details are still trickling out, it’s clear Dallas is building around their core of stars like Lamb, Pickens, and Parsons. Add in the fact that Jones recently admitted to some envy over the Eagles’ “Tush Push” success (yep, he confessed to wishing Dallas had voted differently on that one), and you’ve got a team that’s not afraid to take big swings.
With Lamb back at full strength, Pickens bringing new juice to the offense, and Parsons’ contract talks heating up, the Cowboys are shaping up to be a problem in 2025. This is a team that’s blending star power with fresh energy, and if they can keep the momentum going, they might just be the ones pushing defenses around come September. For now, Cowboys Nation is riding high, ready to see Lamb and Pickens light up the scoreboard and Parsons keep wrecking QBs—because that’s the kind of football that makes Sundays in Dallas feel like a party.
