3 Dallas Cowboys Likely to Leave in 2025 Due to Dak's Deal.

Dak Prescott signed a massive four-year, $240 million contract extension with the Dallas Cowboys, making him the highest-paid player in NFL history by average annual salary.

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The Cowboys' significant financial commitments to Prescott and wide receiver CeeDee Lamb will likely force them to adjust their roster in the near future.

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Micah Parsons, Dallas' standout edge rusher, is expected to receive a new contract soon, which could reset his positional market value.

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Wide receiver Brandin Cooks, who will turn 31, has seen a decline in his performance and may not be with the Cowboys in 2025 due to age and the rise of younger receivers.

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Jalen Tolbert, a 2022 third-round draft pick, is showing promise and could potentially replace Brandin Cooks as a key receiver for the Cowboys by 2025.

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Trey Lance, the former No. 3 overall draft pick, had his fifth-year option declined by the Cowboys and is likely to become an unrestricted free agent in 2025.

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Trey Lance has struggled with accuracy, turnovers, and injuries, making him a liability despite his potential, reducing his chances of staying with the Cowboys.

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DeMarcus Lawrence has had a career resurgence and performed well in 2023, but due to his age and market value, the Cowboys may struggle to retain him in 2025.

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