It wasn’t the kind of preseason Cowboys Nation was hoping for, but the 2025 exhibition slate is officially in the books with Dallas finishing 1-2. Things started with promise—a convincing 31-13 win over the Falcons in the opener—only for momentum to flip quickly. Back-to-back losses to the Ravens (13-31) and the Rams (21-31) left a sour taste. But now the only thing that matters is the real test: the season opener against the Eagles on September 4.
With the preseason wrapped, the conversation shifts from results to roster math. Every team must cut down to 53 by Tuesday, August 26, and for Dallas, that means some tough calls are coming. Brian Schottenheimer has already set the tone, warning that, “ There will probably be a few surprises compared to the projections ou