The Dallas Cowboys had a disappointing 2024 campaign after quarterback Dak Prescott was near the top of MVP conversations the year prior.
Prescott appeared in just eight games last season due to injury, where Dallas had a record of 3-5. He recorded 1,978 yards, 11 touchdowns, and eight interceptions in those matchups. While Dallas’ front office is yet to indicate any interest in cutting ties with the 31-year-old star signal-caller, it’s certainly not out of the question.
Each time the Cowboys reach the playoffs, even with comfortable seeding, the offense seemingly crumbles and the team comes up short when it matters most. If these shortcomings begin consuming the minds of Jerry Jones and others in the front office, Prescott could be on the move.
Cowboys Predicted To Cut Ties With Dak Prescott in Trade for T.J. Watt
As of now, the Pittsburgh Steelers have no real answer at QB for the 2025 season. While Mason Rudolph and Skylar Thompson are under contract, neither is capable of performing well as a starter despite head coach Mike Tomlin’s confidence in the former.
On the other side of the ball for Pittsburgh, superstar EDGE T.J. Watt is posting cryptic pictures on social media. Combine these two factors, and it’s easy to see why former NFL QB Kurt Benkert predicts the Cowboys to deal Prescott to the Steelers.
“TJ Watt for Dak Prescott & a first round pick swap — who says no? Steelers get a QB and avoid the contract + get pick #12. Cowboys get Pick #21 + Watt & get to see what Milton can do,” Benkert posted. “They’d have the best D line in the NFL and would give them an actual chance in the NFC East.”
The Cowboys’ defense slotted at a disappointing No. 25 in PFSN’s Defense+ metric last season, making obvious their need for another All-Pro like Watt. This trade would create nightmares for opposing offensive lines and quarterbacks with the duo of Micah Parsons and Watt coming after them while also giving sophomore QB Joe Milton a real shot at being a starter.
Alternatively, the Steelers find a strong QB that isn’t named Aaron Rodgers, who would come with much more drama than Prescott. Although the Cowboys QB placed at No. 30 in PFSN’s QB+ data, he proved just two years ago he has the potential to lead one of the NFL’s top offenses.
“I actually think it gives upside to both teams situations mainly because they don’t have a chance at winning their division with their current circumstances roster build wise,” Benkert continued. “Not to mention now you have Dak throwing to DK & Pickens. And we all know a no-trade clause doesn’t mean anything if both parties are willing to move on.”
It’s hard to justify Benkert’s take that a Milton-led squad could finish ahead of the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders in the NFC East, but at least cutting ties with Prescott puts a new face leading the charge while also bolstering an otherwise struggling defense.