Shocking: Dak Prescott leaves Cowboys and makes controversial statement – ​​’They don’t appreciate me…’

Dak Prescott Had Blunt Five-Word Message for Cowboys Fans After Week 3 Loss
The NFL world was rocked early this morning, March 22, 2025, when Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott announced his departure from the team and delivered a provocative statement that has sent shockwaves through the league. Speaking to a small group of reporters outside his home in Prosper, Texas, at 5:00 AM PDT, the 31-year-old signal-caller expressed deep frustration with the organization that drafted him, hinting at a bold next step that has left fans and analysts speculating wildly.

“They don’t value me here,” Prescott said, his tone sharp and resolute. “I’ve given this team everything—nine years, my best seasons, my leadership—and it’s like it doesn’t mean a thing to them. I’m gonna take my game somewhere that respects what I do and knows how to win when it counts.” He paused, eyes narrowed, before adding, “I’m not done yet—not by a long shot.” The unfinished sentence has ignited a firestorm of debate about what Prescott intends to do next, with possibilities ranging from signing with a rival team to even more dramatic career moves.

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Prescott’s exit ends a storied tenure with the Cowboys that began when he was selected in the fourth round of the 2016 NFL Draft out of Mississippi State. From an unheralded backup to Tony Romo, he quickly became the franchise’s cornerstone, leading Dallas to four division titles, three Pro Bowl appearances, and a 2021 Offensive Rookie of the Year award. His stats—36,179 passing yards, 242 touchdowns, and a 99.0 career passer rating—place him among the Cowboys’ all-time greats, surpassing Romo in many categories. Yet, his 2-5 playoff record and inability to reach an NFC Championship Game have long been a point of contention, culminating in this stunning split.

Mike Leslie on X: "Dak Prescott looks right at home in LA (pic via Dallas  Cowboys) https://t.co/noXMKRLoAy" / X

The breaking point appears tied to a tumultuous offseason. Prescott’s four-year, $240 million extension, signed in September 2024, made him the NFL’s highest-paid player at $60 million annually, complete with no-trade and no-franchise-tag clauses. However, the 2024 season unraveled disastrously—Dallas finished 3-3 before a season-ending hamstring injury sidelined Prescott, and the team missed the playoffs for the first time since 2020. Reports of friction with owner Jerry Jones surfaced, with insiders claiming Prescott felt scapegoated for the team’s failures despite his career-best 2023 (36 touchdowns, 4,516 yards). A restructured contract earlier this month freed up $37 million in cap space, but whispers of a trade demand or mutual parting had been growing louder.

The statement has polarized Cowboys Nation. On social media, fans vented a mix of betrayal and support. “Dak’s right—Jerry never built a real contender around him. Go get yours, king,” one X user posted. Another fired back, “He choked in every big game and now he’s whining? Good riddance.” Teammates expressed shock but stood by their former QB. Wide receiver CeeDee Lamb, who signed a $136 million deal last year, wrote on Instagram, “Love you, 4. Hate to see it end like this.” Linebacker Micah Parsons, himself reportedly on shaky ground with Dallas, told reporters, “Dak’s a legend here, whether they see it or not. I feel him.”

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Jones, known for his colorful responses, has yet to comment directly, but a team statement read: “We thank Dak for his incredible contributions over nine years and wish him the best. Our focus is on the future of this franchise.” The brevity only fueled speculation that the Cowboys had been preparing for this moment, possibly eyeing a quarterback in the 2025 draft—projected as a weak class—or a veteran stopgap.

Where Prescott might go remains the burning question. The New York Giants, a division rival, loom as a tantalizing option—imagine Prescott facing Dallas twice a year under Brian Daboll’s tutelage, replacing Daniel Jones. The Pittsburgh Steelers, potentially losing Russell Wilson and Justin Fields to free agency, could pair Prescott with their stout defense. Or perhaps the Las Vegas Raiders, a team desperate for a franchise QB, could offer a fresh start in the AFC. “I’m gonna…” could even hint at a wilder twist—retirement, a media career, or a stint abroad—though most expect him to chase a Super Bowl elsewhere.

For now, Prescott’s legacy in Dallas hangs in the balance: a statistical titan undone by postseason ghosts, now unshackled to rewrite his story. As the NFL holds its breath, one thing is clear—his next move will reshape the league, and the Cowboys may rue the day they let him walk.

Gentleman's Playbook on X: "No looking back. All you can do is forge ahead. Dak  Prescott in a killer 1-of-1 Cowboys blue silk abstract suit for Week 5.  https://t.co/MZgLTWgqU9" / X

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