UPDATE: In a candid year-end press conference, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones expressed deep disappointment over the team’s continued Super Bowl drought, now extending to 30 years. The Cowboys concluded the 2025 season with a lackluster record of 7-9-1, marking their second consecutive losing season.
“I am disappointed that we aren’t in the playoffs, and we aren’t in good shape to be in the playoffs,” Jones said, emphasizing his frustration over the team’s performance. He reiterated his goal to retire as the owner with the most Super Bowl titles, stating, “I want our fans to know how important this is to me. I lay awake at night, looking for an edge.”
Despite the disappointing season, Jones pointed to new optimism for the future with Brian Schottenheimer and Dak Prescott leading the charge. “I think you could say he’s experienced things that will make him better qualified to be the head coach,” Jones stated regarding Schottenheimer’s first year in charge. He expressed even greater confidence in Prescott, claiming, “I think I saw Dak at the best we’ve ever seen him this year.”
In a significant organizational change, the Cowboys fired defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus earlier this week after the team allowed a franchise-worst 511 points this season, with only 12 takeaways across 17 games. This latest move marks the fourth defensive coordinator change in as many seasons. Jones noted that the trend of hiring coaches with previous head coaching experience may change, saying, “That philosophy has not worked several times around here.”
As the Cowboys look ahead, Jones confirmed they will retain Tyler Smith at left guard and is open to trading one of the team’s two first-round picks in the upcoming NFL Draft. When asked about extending a long-term contract to George Pickens, he remained non-committal, hinting that financial constraints stemming from a previous trade involving Micah Parsons may factor into decisions.
With the Cowboys’ future in question, fans are left wondering what significant moves will be made to end the Super Bowl drought. As Jerry Jones continues to seek a winning formula, the urgency to shift gears has never been more pronounced. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.
