Cowboys owner Jerry Jones addresses adding another weapon for Dak Prescott ahead of 2025 NFL season

Jerry Jones was one of the key figures leading the Dallas Cowboys‘ latest Draft, alongside his extensive staff. Tyler Booker was selected in the first round, which led many to question why the team didn’t target a wide receiver to help strengthen Dak Prescott’s offense ahead of the 2025 NFL season.

While many believed America’s Team would go after a high-caliber talent like Matthew Golden—who ultimately landed with the Packers—the Cowboys once again surprised everyone by selecting a guard. Still, Jones spoke to the media over the weekend and didn’t rule out the possibility of adding veteran talent through free agency to help Prescott.

“It definitely was a big-time thought, but the train has not left the station if improvement is needed from what we’ve got on campus,” Jones said via the team’s official transcript. “I’m looking at the same sheet maybe you got in front of you that I have in front of me and it shows our No. 114 pick trade to Carolina for Jonathan Mingo. Well, we’ve obviously known that.

“My point is that (Cowboys EVP) Stephen (Jones) says it best, it’s a year-round deal, but we don’t have to be through at receiver in any way. As a matter of fact, as we got on into the draft, the likelihood of creating competition if we did go out and did something that’s important to us in free agency, started making the depth we’ve got on the roster right now with our possible twos and threes that might be competitive there if we brought someone that was obvious to everybody that he’s your second man.”

New head coach of the Dallas Cowboys Brian Schottenheimer smiles during at a press conference along side CEO and Executive Vice President Stephen Jones and team owner Jerry Jones at The Star in Frisco on January 27, 2025 in Frisco, Texas.

He finally concluded: “So, I’m just giving you the benefit of the mentality there. But definitely the idea that we could, if the opportunity comes up, if we want to, can address this in free agency.“

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While the decision to not select a top-tier wide receiver in the latest draft sparked controversy among Cowboys fans, both head coach Brian Schottenheimer and the rest of his staff, along with the front office, remain satisfied with their roster—though they wouldn’t be opposed to adding some experience.

“Yeah, I’m comfortable [with it],” he said. “We’ve got a really good group of young receivers, and we’re excited to see them take the next step. Again, we just talked about Turp (KaVontae Turpin), right? He is maybe not as young as the other guys: the (Ryan) Flournoys, the Jalen Brooks, JT (Jalen Tolbert), Mingo. We’ve got guys with skills. Through this new scheme that we’re putting in, and the new influence of (wide receivers coach) Junior Adams coming in and watching the development.

“Even just seeing the excitement that CeeDee has for some of these guys and the traits that they have. But at the end of the day, we’re not done. That’s not just at the receiver position. We’re committed to always looking for more competition and more players at every spot. But again, we’re excited about these young guys and excited for them to take the next step,” the HC stated to the press.

Which players did the Cowboys select?

• Round 1 • Pick 12 (12) • G Tyler Booker
• Round 2 • Pick 12 (44) • EDGE Donovan Ezeiruaku
• Round 3 • Pick 12 (76) • CB Shavon Revel Jr.
• Round 5 • Pick 12 (149) • RB Jaydon Blue
• Round 5 • Pick 16 (152) • LB Shemar James
• Round 6 • Pick 28 (204) • OT Ajani Cornelius
• Round 7 • Pick 1 (217) • DT Jay Toia
• Round 7 • Pick 23 (239) • RB Phil Mafah
• Round 7 • Pick 31 (247) • DT Tommy Akingbesote