The Dallas Cowboys are all but out of the playoffs race. America’s Team is on a five-game losing streak as they take the field against the Washington Commanders.
In this game, they’ll be without some of their biggest stars — over $105 million worth of star power is sitting out, and fans didn’t hesitate to pass judgment on the franchise.
Big Stars Unavailable for the Cowboys as the Fans Have Their Say
For the Week 13 game against the Commanders on the road, the Cowboys have left more than $100 million worth of assets back at home. ESPN’s reporter Todd Archer took to X (formerly Twitter) to highlight this fact.
“With Zack Martin and Trevon Diggs out Sunday, the Cowboys will be without top five players in terms of salary-cap figures, totaling more than $100 million,” Archer posted
Among those players includes:
- QB Dak Prescott: $44.6 million
- DE DeMarcus Lawrence: $20.4 million
- G Zack Martin: $15.5 million
- CB Trevon Diggs: $15.3 million
- WR Brandin Cooks: $10 million
With Zack Martin and Trevon Diggs out Sunday, the Cowboys will be without top five players in terms of salary-cap figures, totaling more than $100 million.
Dak Prescott – $44.6m
DeMarcus Lawrence – $20.4m
Zack Martin – $15.5m
Trevon Diggs – $15.3m
Brandin Cooks – $10m— Todd Archer (@toddarcher) November 23, 2024
The fans at first couldn’t believe the state of the Cowboys’ money going to waste. However, they took their shots as well.
“Such a waste,” replied one fan.
Such a waste.
— Retail Investor Guy (@RetailInvestGuy) November 23, 2024
“Well, looks like the Cowboys are paying for a Ferrari and driving a tricycle this Sunday,” another fan added.
“The Cowboys are playing the high-cost game of musical chairs this week, and it sounds like a few key players are stuck without a seat,” tweeted one fan.
The Cowboys are playing the high-cost game of musical chairs this week, and it sounds like a few key players are stuck without a seat. 🏈💸
— Beeks 🐥 (@beeksvybe) November 23, 2024
“Good NFL teams are able to compete despite injuries,” one fan added.
“Get paid big money and go on vacation early. I wanna play on the Cowboys too Looks like at this point ANYONE can,” responded a fan.
“Does this shock anyone? This team and its players have quit,” tweeted another fan.
Does this shock anyone? This team and its players have quit
— Mike Gray (@MikeGray214) November 23, 2024
Jerry Jones Speaks on a Deion Sanders, Cowboys Union
The Cowboys’ current head coach Mike McCarthy has only a few months left on his deal. With the team performing far below expectations, it is understood that he will not be coming back for his job. In such a scenario several people have banked on Deion Sanders taking his place next season.
“One of his greatest skills, that he really brings to college, is that he almost has no peer as far as being a recruiter,” Jones said on “105.3 The Fan.” “Kids want to come play for him. And he has a way of selling that.”
“That is one skill, that recruiting skill, that is not a huge prerequisite for NFL coaches. One of his greatest values is in that area of putting the team together and getting great talent to come play for him there at Colorado.”