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NFL Executives and Coaches SNUB Dak Prescott | Will Cowboys QB Bounce Back?

Dak Prescott’s journey with the Dallas Cowboys has reached a critical turning point. Despite entering the 2024 season off a stellar 2023 performance—over 4,500 passing yards, 36 touchdowns, and a top-five QBR—Prescott’s campaign was cut short by a devastating high ankle sprain with ligament damage early in the season. That injury not only sidelined the team’s leader for the remainder of the year but also sent shockwaves through Cowboys Nation and the NFL at large.

Dak Prescott: Dallas Cowboys QB to become highest-paid player in NFL  history - BBC Sport

The absence of Prescott left Dallas’ offense searching for answers, and the team struggled to find any consistency. Playoff hopes evaporated quickly, and the narrative around the Cowboys shifted dramatically. What began as a season full of promise became an agonizing reminder of how fragile success can be in the NFL. Without Prescott, the team’s shortcomings—on both sides of the ball—were exposed, fueling debate about whether the quarterback position was the real issue or simply a scapegoat for deeper problems.

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Amid this turmoil, criticism of Prescott’s massive contract—over $59 million in 2024—intensified. Many fans questioned whether his salary was justified given the lack of recent playoff success. Calls for change grew louder in Cowboys communities, with some arguing that Dallas has been paying superstar money for results that haven’t translated to postseason victories. Others, however, pointed to the team’s collapse without Prescott as proof of his irreplaceable value, highlighting how quickly fortunes can change when a franchise quarterback is missing.

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NFL executives and coaches have taken notice as well. This summer, Prescott’s name was conspicuously absent from several major quarterback rankings, a sign that league insiders have doubts about his ability to return to elite form following a serious injury. The question facing Dallas’ front office, and especially owner Jerry Jones, is simple but daunting: double down on Prescott and hope for a comeback, or begin planning for life after their franchise QB? The stakes have never been higher, with Prescott’s future and the team’s direction hanging in the balance.

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As training camp approaches, Cowboys fans find themselves more divided than ever. Some still believe Prescott can lead Dallas back to contention, while others think it’s time for a fresh start under center. One thing remains certain—the next chapter for Dak Prescott and the Cowboys will define not just a season, but the identity of America’s Team for years to come.

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Chiefs Fan-Favourite WR Faces Family Tragedy After Week 5 Game as Military-Trained Skydiving Instructor Dies in Nashville
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice is mourning a devastating personal loss following the team’s Week 5 matchup, as his cousin Justin Fuller, a respected military-trained skydiving instructor, died in a tragic tandem jump accident near Nashville. Fuller, 35, was fatally injured after becoming separated from his parachute harness mid-air during a jump organized by Go Skydive Nashville. His student survived after landing in a tree with the parachute deployed and was later rescued by firefighters. Police confirmed Fuller’s body was recovered in a wooded area off Ashland City Highway. The Nashville Fire Department called it “one of the most complex high-angle rescues in recent years,” commending its personnel for the effort. Justin Fuller, known by the nickname "Spidey," died after a tandem skydiving jump went wrong on Oct. 4, 2025, near Nashville, Tennessee.  (Facebook/Justin Fuller Spidey ) Fuller, known affectionately as “Spidey,” had completed more than 5,000 jumps and trained U.S. military personnel in advanced aerial maneuvers. Friends described him as “fearless, focused, and committed to lifting others higher — both in life and in the air.” Rice, who grew up admiring his cousin’s discipline and sense of purpose, has long credited that example with shaping his mental toughness and leadership on the field. A relative told local media, “Justin taught Rashee that strength isn’t being unbreakable — it’s standing firm when life hits hardest. That’s exactly how Rashee lives and plays today.” As a featured target in the Chiefs’ offense, Rice has earned complete trust for his short-to-intermediate separation, yards-after-catch power (YAC), and chemistry with quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Coaches describe him as “calm, focused, and mature beyond his years,” a disciplined route-runner who finds tight windows in the red zone. Through Week 5 of the 2025 season, Rice has no registered game statistics as he serves a league-issued six-game suspension to start the regular season; major stat services list no 2025 game logs to date.  The Kansas City Chiefs have provided time and private support for Rice and his family, ensuring he can grieve without team-related obligations. Teammates have stood beside him, honoring both his resilience and his family’s tradition of service. The FAA is investigating the incident, while messages commemorating “Spidey” continue to spread nationwide.“He taught others to fly — now he flies higher than all of us,” one tribute read. Rice kept his public remarks brief before leaving in the embrace of teammates:“Spidey always told me not to fear the height — only the moment you forget to look down and pull someone else up with you. This week, I’m playing for him.”