Cowboys plan to expand screen passing game during 2026 season

The Dallas Cowboys look to integrate more screen passes into their offensive scheme for the 2026 season to complement an already high-scoring attack. Dallas ranked 31st in the NFL for screen usage during the 2025 campaign, opting instead to focus on downfield passing and running plays with Javonte Williams. Coaches Brian Schottenheimer and Klayton Adams aim to use these plays to alleviate pass protection issues, particularly regarding right tackle Terence Steele. By slowing down aggressive pass rushers, the team hopes to provide Dak Prescott with more time in the pocket while creating space for playmakers like CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens, and KaVontae Turpin. While the offense remains focused on explosive plays, the addition of the screen game serves to force defensive fronts to play more conservatively against the Dallas aerial attack.

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