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Troy Aikman criticizes Cowboys' championship drought ahead of 2026 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 3:15 AM

Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Troy Aikman criticizes Cowboys' championship drought ahead of 2026 season

Summary

Troy Aikman voiced his frustration regarding the Dallas Cowboys' long absence from the NFC Championship Game, last appearing in 1996. Aikman emphasized that fans deserve better after three decades without significant playoff success. Team owner Jerry Jones mentioned a willingness to trade future assets to improve the team's current standing. The Cowboys finished the 2025 season with a 7-9-1 record and failed to qualify for the playoffs. There is uncertainty regarding whether the roster changes for 2026 will translate into a postseason run.

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By the Numbers

•Aikman played for the Cowboys during their last championship appearance in 1996.
•Jones expressed readiness to trade future assets for immediate improvements.
•Dallas ended the 2025 season with a 7-9-1 record.
•The team added several new players in the offseason for 2026.
•Aikman believes the Cowboys' fans deserve a better performance.

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It has been a long time since the Dallas Cowboys made a run to the Super Bowl or NFC Championship Game. The last time they played in the NFC Championship Game was 1996. That isn’t something lost on team legend Troy Aikman.Aikman was the quarterback for the Cowboys during that last run to the NFC […] The post Dallas Cowboys Legend Troy Aikman Puts Franchise on Notice appeared first on HEAVY.
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