This success was complemented by a revamped and improved defense, which included standout rookie Micah Parsons, who was named Defensive Rookie of the Year, and Trevon Diggs, who led the league in interceptions.

FRISCO — The current trajectory of the Dallas Cowboys’ season suggests there were already scarce reasons for Dak Prescott to rush back from injury, but on Wednesday his head coach emphasized the significance of the quarterback’s next steps anyway.

The good news for Dallas is that Rapoport added that Prescott is expected to recover fully from the injury for 2025. However, that doesn’t help much for a 3-5 Cowboys team on the ropes right now.