DALLAS, TX — Tensions inside the Dallas Cowboys locker room may run far deeper than previously believed. A bombshell report from a former Cowboys film assistant, leaked to several media outlets this morning, alleges that quarterback Dak Prescott repeatedly pressured head coach Mike McCarthy to limit targets to wide receiver CeeDee Lamb, citing issues with Lamb’s discipline and attitude.
According to the report, which includes meeting notes, timestamped clips, and partial audio from offensive staff sessions, Prescott allegedly described Lamb as “freelancing too much” and “not respecting the game plan.”
“If he’s not gonna run the route clean, I’ll find someone who will,” Dak was heard saying during a film review meeting following the Week 8 loss to the Rams.
😮 Locker Room Divided?
Sources close to the situation claim this has been an ongoing internal rift dating back to 2023, when Lamb’s rising stardom and social media presence began overshadowing Prescott in fan circles and endorsement deals.
The report goes on to say that Prescott lobbied coaches behind closed doors to lean more on other targets, including WR Brandin Cooks and tight end Jake Ferguson, especially in key third-down situations.
One assistant coach allegedly described the atmosphere as
“less about Xs and Os, and more about egos and optics.”
📱 Lamb’s Response: “Stars Shine on Their Own”
Shortly after the report gained traction online, CeeDee Lamb posted a cryptic story on Instagram:
“Stars don’t beg for light. They shine on their own.”
(Captioned with a photo of him in full Cowboys gear walking out of the tunnel.)
Lamb has not made any official statement, but sources say he was “blindsided and furious” upon learning about the report. A team insider told ESPN’s Ed Werder that “this is the kind of thing that blows up trust in a locker room.”
🧨 Cowboys Deny, But the Pressure Is On
The Cowboys organization issued a brief statement Friday afternoon, calling the report “unverified and inflammatory,” but did not deny the authenticity of the quotes or the source’s former position.
Mike McCarthy, when asked during a press scrum, appeared visibly uncomfortable and said:
“We handle all internal dynamics internally. We’re focused on the next game.”
🔮 What’s Next?
With the Cowboys gunning for a playoff run, this leak couldn’t have come at a worse time. Fans are now debating whether the team has a leadership crisis, and sports media is already drawing comparisons to previous locker room implosions in Dallas history.
