Former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Terrell Owens has renewed his long-running criticism of the franchise’s ownership as the team sits at 2-4 through the early portion of the 2026 season.
When asked on his “Get TO the Point” podcast whether quarterback Dak Prescott bears responsibility for the slow start, Owens shifted the conversation squarely toward Jerry Jones and his son Stephen.
“I go a little further than that. You start blaming Stephen Jones and Jerry Jones. They’re the ones that are making those decisions.
“Those are the guys that are shelling out $100 million receivers that are not putting up $100 million production. So, that’s that. I already told you about playmaking and game-changing. That’s where all of that comes into play. Bro, you got to have some playmakers. You got to have some game-changers,” Owens said.
Owens carries a well-known history with the organization.
He arrived in Dallas after productive stretches elsewhere and delivered three consecutive seasons of at least 1,000 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns before the Cowboys released him in 2009.
The abrupt exit left lasting resentment, and Owens has made little effort to soften his views of the owner in the years since.
He expanded on the idea that expensive investments alone do not guarantee results if the players are not used in ways that maximize their strengths.
“And then I don’t know who the offensive coordinator is, but you got to call some explosive plays. But in order to have explosive plays, you got to have explosive players. Typically, the Dallas Cowboys are known for good running backs, good offensive line, and you got some playmakers at receiver. Game-changers. That’s not happening,” he added.
Owens acknowledged that the coaching staff also shares accountability for scheme and deployment.
He noted that large contracts for skill-position players create expectations that have not consistently been met, pointing to the financial commitments around CeeDee Lamb and the potential long-term cost of George Pickens.
At the same time, he refused to place the bulk of the blame on Prescott.
“It starts from the top down. At some point, yeah, you’re paying all these guys money, but then again, everybody that’s calling the plays, they’re making money, too. So the offensive coordinator, they got to put these players that they have in positions to win, according to what their abilities are. … I am not gonna put all the weight on Dak,” Owens said.
The comments arrive as Dallas searches for consistency on both sides of the ball. While individual performances have shown flashes, Owens maintains that structural issues in roster construction and play-calling continue to limit the team’s ceiling, regardless of the talent already under contract.
His perspective reflects both personal experience from his time in Arlington and a broader view that ownership’s approach has yet to produce the sustained success Cowboys fans have awaited.
