Two Dallas Cowboys Players Await Their All-Pro Verdicts, Only One Is Selected — Dak Prescott Sends an 11-Word Message That Shook the NFL

Dallas, Texas – January 12, 2026 The Dallas Cowboys have built their identity on toughness, leadership, and consistency — and when one of their most iconic players is overlooked, the response is never quiet. On Monday, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones formally called on the National Football League to review the All-Pro voting process after quarterback Dak Prescott was left off the 2025 All-Pro first-team list, receiving zero first-team votes despite an outstanding season. Prescott did not make the first team — even though his 2025 performance ranked among the league’s top at the position. For a franchise that measures greatness in consistency and leadership rather than sheer flash, Prescott’s omission struck a deep nerve across Cowboys Nation. Prescott quietly delivered one of his most reliable seasons in years in 2025. He threw for 4,552 yards, 30 touchdowns, and just 10 interceptions, finishing near the top of multiple quarterback metrics, including passing yards and touchdown production, while leading the Cowboys’ offense with poise and efficiency all year. That consistent excellence, according to those inside the organization, is exactly why the snub feels like more than just an oversight. “When you go back and watch the tape, play by play, you see a quarterback doing everything this position demands — decisive, durable, and consistently elite,” a Cowboys source said. “Dak Prescott receiving zero first-team All-Pro votes isn’t just an oversight; it’s a sign that the way we evaluate true quarterback value is still fundamentally broken. If a player like Dak can be completely overlooked, then the question isn’t about him — it’s about the system itself.” That sentiment has echoed throughout the Dallas Cowboys’ circles since the All-Pro roster was released. Analysts, former players, and coaches alike have pointed out that Prescott’s season was among the most reliable in the league — a quarterback who rarely made mistakes, executed under pressure, and kept his team competitive even in adversity. League insiders note that All-Pro voting often heavily favors reputation, team success, and flashy statistics — criteria that don’t always capture the intangible, game-in-game-out leadership that quarterbacks like Prescott bring week after week. Playing in a balanced, team-oriented system, where efficiency matters more than headline numbers, Dallas believes Prescott’s context unfairly worked against him in the voting. Jones’ request is not aimed at rewriting the 2025 All-Pro list. Instead, it challenges whether the current process accurately recognizes excellence at positions where impact transcends box scores and highlight reels. Inside the locker room, teammates have taken the snub personally — not as motivation, but as a matter of respect. Prescott himself, according to sources, has maintained his trademark professionalism, continuing to prepare for the offseason and future goals with the same quiet determination that defined his season. In Dallas, respect is earned in the toughest moments — and the Cowboys believe Dak Prescott earned his long before ballots were ever cast. The All-Pro results may be final.But in Cowboys Nation, the conversation is just beginning.