Football fans are teeing off on the Dallas Cowboys after executive vice president Stephen Jones revealed the team’s strategy for 2025 free agency.
Last year, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones promised that his team would have an “all-in” offseason approach following their ugly Wild Card Round playoff loss to the Green Bay Packers. Jones didn’t make a single blockbuster move via trade or free agency, however, even passing on two-time rushing champion Derrick Henry despite the latter’s wish to play in Dallas.
Speaking to reporters on Monday, Stephen Jones said that the Dallas Cowboys would be “selectively aggressive” in free agency when the market opens next month, per ESPN’s Todd Archer.
Dallas Cowboys plan to to be “selectively aggressive” in free agency.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 25, 2025
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But let’s just say that fans aren’t at all buying Stephen’s promise, as social media had a field day calling his and Jerry’s bluff:
“Folks, it’s that magical time of the year when Cowboys fans get their annual dose of false hope, now available in extra strength 😂,” one fan remarked.
Folks, it's that magical time of the year when Cowboys fans get their annual dose of false hope, now available in extra strength 😂
— KING OF POLLS 👑📈📉 (@mixtorious1) February 25, 2025
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“Selectively Aggressive” is this years “All In,” wrote another.
"Selectively Aggressive" is this years "All In"
— The Opinionated Sportsball Fan (@Rickyew2112) February 25, 2025
“Selectively sign veterans on the way out to retirement like Zeke!,” quipped a fan.
Selectively sign veterans on the way out to retirement like Zeke!
— LatinThinker (@latinthinker) February 25, 2025
“So they’re saying they will make moves but nothing too crazy. What a franchise! 😂,” another fan wrote.
So they’re saying they will make moves but nothing too crazy. What a franchise! 😂
— Aidan LaPorta (@AidanLaPorta69) February 25, 2025
“with a lot of work and a little imagination, this team could really be… something,” wrote a user.
with a lot of work and a little imagination, this team could really be… something
— Alex Quinney (@alexquinney) February 25, 2025
“Whatever. Didn’t Jerry say they we “all in” last year? The Jones hype machine is in full effect. They’ll do nothing, like always,” wrote a fan.
Whatever. Didn’t Jerry say they we “all in” last year? The Jones hype machine is in full effect. They’ll do nothing, like always.
— RebelLions (@ChrisRoy_USA) February 25, 2025
“So basically the Cowboys won’t spend money lol,” another user wrote.
So basically the Cowboys won't spend money lol
— Anime Explained (@NarutoExplained) February 25, 2025
“Just like they were “all in” last year? As long as Jerry is the owner, nobody should be worried,” said a fan.
Just like they were “all in” last year? As long as Jerry is the owner, nobody should be worried
— Philly Sports Truther (@PSportsTruther) February 25, 2025
After three straight 12-5 seasons, the Cowboys finished a disappointing 7-10 in the final year of the Mike McCarthy era. Worse yet, the archrival Philadelphia Eagles went on to win Super Bowl 59 over the Kansas City Chiefs.
Aside from making zero significant additions, the Dallas Cowboys also waited until late August to extend star wide receiver CeeDee Lamb. Then hours before their season opener against the Cleveland Browns, Jerry extended quarterback Dak Prescott.
Jerry Jones had to ensure there was enough cap space to extend his two superstar offensive players. Had he gotten their deals done beforehand, perhaps Dallas could have added more pieces to its roster.
Dallas Cowboys Must Be Aggressive This Offseason
The Cowboys have no excuses. Jones has to learn from last year’s mistakes and be ultra-aggressive in both the trade and free agent markets.
Dallas must fill a void at guard following Zack Martin’s retirement. More receiver help around CeeDee Lamb is also needed. The secondary and defensive line could also use significant upgrades.
If Jones doesn’t make the necessary moves, Dallas is poised to miss the postseason once again while the Eagles and Washington Commanders continue to rule the NFC East.
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