Huddle Up: The Cowboys are in bad shape in terms of trying to keep their core together, as CeeDee Lamb and Micah Parsons each believe they deserve the highest non-quarterback contracts in the league. Meanwhile, Prescott has the leverage to push for the biggest contract in NFL history. It seems reasonable to believe Prescott's contract extension will be completed within the next month. Either way, Prescott is a strong QB1 option in fantasy, as long as Lamb eventually reports.

Huddle Up: This was expected, and at this stage, it's all business. There's no need for concern unless it appears Lamb will miss regular-season games, and we're a long way from that. He's still a high-end WR1.

Huddle Up: Lamb is looking for a new contract and it appears like he is willing to sit out until the two sides reach an agreement. He will be a weekly starting option in all fantasy leagues as long as he returns to the team before the start of the season.

Huddle Up: Lamb is slated to earn $17.99 million on the fifth-year option of his rookie contract and is eligible to receive the franchise tag in 2025 but wants to be paid like one of the league's top receivers right now. He led the league in catches (135) and established a single-season franchise record for receiving yards (1,749) in 2023 and should be a must-start option in all fantasy leagues, since he is unlikely to miss any regular-season games due to his contract situation.

Huddle Up: Machota opined that Cooks, if healthy, was capable of an "800- to 1,000-yard season with double-digit touchdowns" as the clear No. 2 receiver in Dallas. Cooks has struggled the last two years, but prior to that he'd topped 1,000 yards in six of his previous seven seasons. Entering his age-31 season, Cooks figures to be available late in drafts where he might deliver nice value as a reclamation project.

Huddle Up: There is hope after all. Then again, having conversations doesn't mean "agreeing to terms" is coming anytime soon. Prescott holds the leverage in contract talks and could be in line for around $58 to $60 million per season if he wants to take advantage of his position. If anything is going to happen, it will almost certainly come in the next two weeks and before the Cowboys report to training camp.

Huddle Up: Prescott was seen in a walking boot, but he has since removed it. He was the QB3 in fantasy last year and will be a top-five option again this year.

Huddle Up: Once the Cowboys committed to running their offense through Prescott in Week 8 last season, it was mostly smooth sailing for the Dallas offense and his fantasy managers. Beginning with Week 8, Prescott completed 69.5% of his passes and posted 30 touchdowns with only five interceptions. With the Cowboys lacking much in the way of a threat in the ground game this season, expect Prescott to air it out as much as he ever has.

Huddle Up: Prescott is an elite QB1 that is entering a contract year. He'll be a top-five option in drafts as this injury appears to just be a blip on the radar.

Huddle Up: There is no word about how he suffered the injury, but Rapoport notes that it is "not considered to be anything that should affect his preparation for 2024." There are still a few weeks before the team needs to report to camp, but it sounds as if the injury will be much ado about nothing if it is as minor as Rapoport suggests. If Prescott can stay healthy, he stands a decent chance of throwing as much as any quarterback in the league, which makes him a solid mid-range QB1 choice in fantasy.

Huddle Up: Lamb has ascended to arguably the best receiver in fantasy, and the two sides should reach a deal at some point. There's no real danger of him missing games yet.

Huddle Up: Now that that is behind him, Prescott can focus on being one of the best QBs in fantasy that probably doesn't receive the fanfare. Prescott was the QB3 last season and should remain in the mix about the top-five at the position in drafts.

Huddle Up: Fantasy players can monitor the situation to see if Lamb reports for the start of training camp. He likely will not miss any games because of his contract situation and will be a must-start option in all fantasy leagues.

Huddle Up: Ferguson likely will have a good role in the passing game this upcoming season and should see a decent amount of targets each game. He can be considered a low-end No. 1 tight end in most leagues.

Huddle Up: It seems unlikely that Dowdle will be able to force a split in touches with Ezekiel Elliott, but it does seem likely that Dowdle will handle more than the 89 carries and 17 receptions - both career highs - that he amassed in 2023. Dowdle should be considered a RB4 at worst and could have flex value even if Elliott manages to play all 17 games.

Huddle Up: Lamb is looking for a new contract and is staying away from the team for the time being. Fantasy players will need to keep an eye on the situation to see if Lamb reports for training camp. He should be one of the first receivers selected in fantasy drafts this upcoming season.

Huddle Up: It appears more likely than not that Elliott will handle the bulk of the early-down work, while Rico Dowdle operates as his primary backup. Deuce Vaughn should be considered the favorite to handle most of the passing-down work and could end up carving out more of a role in the offense as the summer progresses, as he has the skill set to be used like Tony Pollard before 2023 - even if he lacks the size.

Huddle Up: With Justin Jefferson's contract extension setting the table for Lamb, it should be expected that a deal gets done for the star wide receiver. At any rate, Lamb is an elite WR1 and top five overall player in fantasy for 2024.

Huddle Up: Prescott has played well over the last few seasons and should be even more motivated to play at a high level in the final year of his current deal. He can be viewed as a solid QB1 option in all fantasy formats.

Huddle Up: Tolbert should have a bigger role in the offense with Michael Gallup no longer in the mix, but it would still be a surprise if he makes the leap to viable fantasy option.

Huddle Up: Lamb is looking for a new contract and probably will sit out until the mandatory minicamp in a few weeks. He will be the main option in the passing game for the Cowboys this upcoming season and likely will be one of the first receivers drafted in fantasy leagues.

Huddle Up: At best, Vaughn is expected to be ranked third on the Cowboys' depth chart at running back, behind Ezekiel Elliott and Rico Dowdle. He could be viewed as a late-round flier in fantasy leagues containing 12 or more teams.

Huddle Up: Ferguson went from 19 catches as a rookie to 71 grabs last year, and he finished second on the team in yards and receptions. Even if he just produces similar numbers, Ferguson should finish as a TE1.

Huddle Up: Lamb is looking for a lucrative contract and may not be on the field until the mandatory minicamp. He will continue to be the main option in the passing game for the Cowboys in 2024 and should be a No. 1 receiver in all fantasy leagues.

Huddle Up: Prescott was great for fantasy purposes as the QB3 last year. That might be a little high of a ceiling for this year, but if it's in fact a contract year, he's definitely in the discussion among the top 5 signal callers.

Huddle Up: Elliott had the least productive season of his career with New England in 2023, with career lows in carries (184), rushing yards (642), touchdowns (three) and yards per carry (3.5). Although he is expected to have a larger role in the Dallas offense in 2024, his days as an RB1 fantasy option are likely over. Elliott is most likely to see the field in short-yardage and goal line situations, making him worthy of consideration as an RB3 in many fantasy leagues. RBs Rico Dowdle and Deuce Vaughn are behind Elliott on the Cowboys' depth chart but their fantasy value remains uncertain, as it remains to be seen how many offensive snaps they will see in a typical game.

Huddle Up: Zeke figures to get short-yardage and goal line work, and he'll be an RB3 in fantasy with a boost in TD-only leagues.

Huddle Up: Zeke figures to get short-yardage and goal line work, pegging him as an RB3 in fantasy.

Huddle Up: Based on recent comments from team owner Jerry Jones, the Cowboys want that rookie to be University of Texas RB Jonathon Brooks. Regardless of the player that Dallas selects to replace Tony Pollard, Elliott figures to handle goal-line duties and perhaps the bulk of work on third down thanks to his ability to hold up in pass pro. While the days of Elliott being a fantasy RB1 are likely over, the aforementioned role may be enough to keep him in the flex conversation.