If Jerry Jones had a motto, it might be something like, ‘Old habits die hard… if they die at all.’ Because once again, Cowboys fans are watching free agency unfold like a rerun of a show they never liked to begin with. Despite clearing a cool $54 million in cap space, Jones has made it clear—Dallas isn’t exactly sprinting toward the open market.
Instead, the Cowboys are sticking to their signature playbook: talking up their own guys, hyping up draft picks, and somehow convincing themselves that they don’t need reinforcements. Sound familiar? Cowboys fans know this story all too well. When Jones says, “all-in,” he doesn’t mean making splashy moves to put the team over the top. Nope. He means rolling with what’s already in the building.
But the ones there don’t seem happy! Take Brandin Cooks, for example. He just confirmed to Emmy award-winner NFL insider Josina Anderson what many already suspected—his time in Dallas might be over. “I’m expecting a good free agency since this is the first time that I would be a free agent in my career, but I’m also open to returning to Dallas,” Cooks said.
He added that he’d love to play with the Cowboys again, but only if they actually use him properly. And, let’s be honest, that last part stings a little. Cooks missed seven games last season due to a knee injury but is fully healthy now—something he’s making sure everyone knows ahead of free agency.
This whole situation is classic Cowboys. Remember, they traded a sixth-round pick to snag Cooks in 2023, and he played a key role in their 12-win season. But as much as Dallas fans might want him back, history suggests they shouldn’t hold their breath. The team’s track record with free-agent receivers? Let’s just say it’s more “ghosting” than “pursuing.”
And then there’s the flying thing. Oh yeah, in case you forgot, Jerry Jones had some serious reservations about Cooks’ off-the-field hobby—flying planes. “Part-time pilots, in my mind, are not the way to go,” Jones said back in June 2024 after watching a video of Cooks taking Micah Parsons and Stephon Gilmore up in the air.
At this point, it seems like Cooks and the Cowboys are headed for a mutual parting of ways. He wants a team that will maximize his skill set. Dallas? Well, they’re busy convincing themselves that their draft picks (only 3) and internal options will be enough. Jerry Jones is cooking something, or so he thinks he is like always.
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