{"id":51965,"date":"2025-05-29T03:20:19","date_gmt":"2025-05-29T03:20:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=51965"},"modified":"2025-05-29T03:20:19","modified_gmt":"2025-05-29T03:20:19","slug":"dak-prescotts-new-weapon-makes-something-clear-about-what-he-can-bring-to-cowboys-ahead-of-2025-nfl-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=51965","title":{"rendered":"Dak Prescott\u2019s new weapon makes something clear about what he can bring to #Cowboys ahead of 2025 #NFL season"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Dak Prescott\u2019s Dallas Cowboys will feature some new faces on offense, aiming to make headlines in the upcoming 2025 NFL season.<\/h2>\n<p><strong>\u00a9\u00a0Kevin C. Cox\/Getty Images<\/strong>Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys walks off the field after a loss to the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 03, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dak Prescott<\/strong>\u00a0will face the tough challenge of bringing his\u00a0<strong>Dallas Cowboys<\/strong>\u00a0back to the\u00a0<strong>NFL<\/strong>\u2019s spotlight. It won\u2019t be easy, of course, but a few new faces on offense are expected to support their quarterback in this mission and help achieve big things moving forward.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Javonte Williams joined\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Brian Schottenheimer<\/strong><strong>\u2019s team this past offseason after several seasons with the Denver Broncos.<\/strong>\u00a0The explosive running back is well aware of his talent, and if he can stay healthy throughout the year, he could provide a major boost to his QB.<\/p>\n<div id=\"qcmgidgb\">\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The year 2022 was a turning point for the former North Carolina standout, who unfortunately\u00a0<strong>suffered a torn ACL, LCL, and posterolateral corner (PLC)<\/strong>. Despite the setback, Williams is determined to give it his all in this new chapter of his career.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>\u201cI feel completely like myself\u201d<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0the talented running back said, per the\u00a0<em>team website<\/em>.\u00a0<em>\u201cI probably can get more flexible and things like that, but as far as healing up, that I feel like is done.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"qcImg\"><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ds-images.bolavip.com\/news\/image?src=https:\/\/images.bolavip.com\/webp\/en\/full\/BUS_20250525_BUS_404658_javonte-williams-1024x576_5db79116.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576\" alt=\"Javonte Williams\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" \/>Javonte Williams #33 of the Denver Broncos in action against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome on October 17, 2024 in New Orleans, Louisiana.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"qcmgidgb2\"><\/div>\n<h2><strong>Williams\u2019 road to redemption<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>His breakout in the\u00a0<strong>NFL<\/strong>\u00a0after being drafted by the Broncos in 2021 left both fans and analysts in awe. Unfortunately for Williams, the devastating injury he suffered just one season later led many to question what kind of form the running back would return in.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cowboys QB Dak Prescott makes major admission about George Pickens ahead of 2025 NFL season<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Speaking on the situation, the former Tar Heels player expressed gratitude for getting a second chance in the league. He made it clear that every player recovers at their own pace, and fortunately for him, he now gets to continue running routes\u2014this time as a member of the Cowboys.<\/p>\n<div id=\"qcmgidgb3\">\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><em>\u201cIt just depends on who you are, it depends on your body. \u2026 Mine might take this amount of time, but somebody else might be different,\u201d<\/em>\u00a0the RB stated regarding his recovery.\u00a0<em>\u201cIt\u2019s a lot that goes into it that people don\u2019t really understand.\u00a0<\/em><strong><em>Just to be back out here and have another opportunity and chance to show myself, I can\u2019t ask for nothing else.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Another weapon for Dak Prescott<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Dak Prescott enters the 2025 season with a clear goal: leading the\u00a0<strong>Dallas Cowboys<\/strong>\u00a0back to the Super Bowl, a feat that has eluded the franchise for years. With a revamped and deeper offense, the quarterback will have crucial weapons to make a decisive push in the highly competitive NFC.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to his established connection with CeeDee Lamb, Prescott will have explosive running back Javonte Williams and wide receiver George Pickens, ex-Pittsburgh Steelers, joining the mix. This new offensive trio promises to give Dallas a more dynamic and dangerous identity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dak Prescott\u2019s Dallas Cowboys will feature some new faces on offense, aiming to make headlines in the upcoming 2025 NFL season. \u00a9\u00a0Kevin C. 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