Nearly every NFL player reaches a crossroad at some point in their career. The Dallas Cowboys have several players who have reached that juncture and are facing a make or break 2025 season with the organization. Below are the ones we believe have the most to prove this year one way or another.
DT Mazi Smith
Anyone else surprised to see Mazi Smith make this list? Probably not. Sadly, Dallas' 2023 first-round pick as of yet hasn't lived up to his draft status. Playing for different defensive coordinators in each of his first two seasons with the Cowboys probably didn't help his development, which puts into question how he'll perform with his third DC in three years (Matt Eberflus).