Dak Prescott Aims to End Cowboys' Super Bowl Drought, Cement Legacy in 2025

Dak Prescott stands at a crossroads in his Dallas Cowboys career. The statistics paint a picture of a franchise great, poised to eclipse Tony Romo in the Cowboys' record books for passing yards and touchdowns. However, for Prescott, individual accolades pale in comparison to the ultimate team goal: a Super Bowl victory.

At 31, Prescott's journey with "America's Team" has been marked by regular-season success, but postseason dreams have consistently fallen short. The Cowboys haven't advanced past the divisional round during his tenure, extending a Super Bowl drought that now spans three decades. As he enters his tenth NFL season, Prescott is laser-focused on changing the narrative.

"I want to win a championship," Prescott recently stated, emphasizing that his legacy will be defined by team success, not personal statistics. He acknowledges the comparisons to Romo, another talented quarterback who faced similar criticism for playoff shortcomings. While Prescott boasts a higher regular-season winning percentage than both Romo and Troy Aikman, he understands that championships are the ultimate measuring stick for a quarterback's legacy.

A lucrative contract extension signed prior to the 2024 season secures Prescott's future with the Cowboys through 2028. While he's all but guaranteed to own the franchise's passing records by then, his priority is ending the Super Bowl drought that has haunted Cowboys fans for far too long.

The 2024 season was cut short for Prescott due to a hamstring injury, but his 2023 performance offered a glimpse of his potential. He led the league in passing touchdowns and finished as the MVP runner-up, demonstrating his ability to elevate the Cowboys' offense.

This offseason, the Cowboys bolstered their receiving corps by trading for George Pickens, adding another weapon alongside star receiver CeeDee Lamb. Prescott is optimistic about the team's offseason moves and believes the new addition will unlock even greater potential for the offense. He highlighted how Pickens can open up opportunities for other receivers, creating a more dynamic and dangerous attack.

As Prescott prepares for his age-32 season in 2025, he's determined to solidify his place among the NFL's elite by bringing a Lombardi Trophy back to Dallas. The journey begins on Thursday, Sept. 4, when the Cowboys face off against the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles, a game that will set the tone for what Prescott hopes will be a championship-caliber season.