Jake Ferguson’s Game Day Fit Sends Clear Message to Dak Prescott
The Dallas Cowboys are making headlines before even stepping on the field this week. Tight end Jake Ferguson turned heads when he arrived at AT&T Stadium wearing quarterback Dak Prescott’s high school jersey ahead of Sunday’s game against the Washington Commanders.
Jake Ferguson Honors Dak Prescott Before Cowboys-Commanders Matchup
Ferguson walked into the stadium wearing Prescott’s No. 6 jersey from Haughton High School in Louisiana — a clear show of respect to the Cowboys leader and his journey. Prescott starred at Haughton, where he threw for 2,860 yards and 39 touchdowns as a senior, leading the Buccaneers to a district championship in 2010.
Ferguson’s gesture was more than just a fashion statement. It came as the two prepare to take the field together for their fourth season, with their on-field chemistry at an all-time high. “Jake’s one of those guys you can always count on,” Prescott told reporters earlier this year. “He plays hard, he listens, and he’s all about the team.”
After both battled injuries last season, the Cowboys offense is back at full strength. Ferguson’s nod to Prescott reflected that shared commitment to leadership and perseverance as Dallas looks to gain ground in the NFC East.
The Rising Tight End’s Connection With His QB Runs Deep
Ferguson and Prescott’s relationship didn’t start as smoothly as their current chemistry might suggest. On teammate Jonathan Hankins’ YouTube channel, Ferguson once told the story of how their first interaction went slightly off the rails.
“He texted me right when I got drafted,” Ferguson recalled. “He’s like, ‘Hey man, welcome to Dallas.’ And I’m drunk as hell. I go, ‘Aye, I’m catching everything coming my way!’ I got no response after that.”
The silence didn’t last long. The following offseason, Prescott reminded him of that moment. “I think he lasered one to me at OTAs and said, ‘I thought you were catching everything!’” Ferguson said, laughing. “The media portrays him crazy, but he’s just a dude — a funny guy, great guy. I love him.”
The lighthearted story highlights a bond that’s now become one of the Cowboys’ biggest strengths. In 2023, Ferguson earned his first Pro Bowl selection with 71 catches for 761 yards and five touchdowns, becoming Prescott’s second-most targeted player behind wide receiver CeeDee Lamb. Their success helped Prescott finish as the runner-up for NFL MVP that season.
Through the Cowboys’ 2-3-1 start in 2025, Ferguson has already recorded 44 receptions for 305 yards and four touchdowns, putting him on pace for career highs across the board. His reliability proved crucial while Lamb missed three games with an ankle injury.
Off the field, Ferguson has plenty of support from his fiancée, Haley Cavinder, and her twin sister, Hanna Cavinder. The former Miami Hurricanes basketball players have 4.6 million TikTok followers and were in Texas this weekend ahead of the Cowboys’ game. Haley shared a video with the caption “twin in town,” showing the sisters reuniting before kickoff.
Ferguson and Prescott remain a premier duo in the league, with their 5th connection for a TD this season happening right before halftime in the Commanders game.
Ex-Steelers QB Kenny Pickett Faces Big Adversity In Raiders Debut
The Pittsburgh Steelers drafted Kenny Pickett hoping that he could be the face of the franchise. At first, things started off reasonably well, as Pickett showed the promise of a young quarterback steadily improving. He frequently delivered in high-pressure situations, helping guide Pittsburgh on game-winning drives and earning the trust of coaches and teammates. Fans were optimistic that he could develop into a cornerstone of the Steelers’ offense.
However, after just two seasons, Pickett decided he wanted a fresh start, and the Steelers traded him to the Philadelphia Eagles. His time in Pittsburgh had been a mix of encouraging moments and growing pains, but the move marked the end of his tenure with the team that had drafted him. While he had flashes of brilliance, the fit ultimately wasn’t what either Pickett or the Steelers had hoped for in the long term.
Pickett is now with the Las Vegas Raiders, and on Sunday, late in the regular season game, he made his debut with his new team. The performance gave fans a first look at him in a Raiders uniform. However, it couldn't have started much worse for Pickett. He fumbled the snap right away, giving the football back to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Pickett gave the ball away right when he got in the game, causing him to miss out on a potential drive. The Raiders’ starting quarterback, Geno Smith, signed a massive deal with the team in the 2025 offseason. However, he has struggled significantly to start the season. On Sunday, Smith played so poorly that the Raiders fell behind badly, prompting the team to put Pickett into the game.
When Pickett entered, he completed both of his passes for a total of eight yards. With the game already out of hand, he did not have much of a chance to show what he could do. Still, his brief appearance has sparked conversation about what the Raiders might do at quarterback moving forward.
It does not appear that Smith will be benched, despite his struggles, but his poor play has put Pickett’s name back into the discussion. Fans and analysts may start to wonder if he could get a larger opportunity as the season continues. It will be interesting to see how the Raiders handle their quarterback situation in the coming weeks.
With so much money committed to Smith and Pete Carroll’s strong faith in him, it is hard to believe he will be benched. However, anything is possible when you are playing as poorly as he has.
Steelers' Former First-Round Pick In Kenny Pickett Fumbles In Raiders Debut
Any time a player gets an opportunity to enter a game as a backup, it is never ideal to start with a turnover. That could not have been easy for Pickett, but it was adversity he had to face and overcome.
The fumble will not help his case as he tries to challenge a struggling veteran quarterback in Smith, but it is a moment that tests a player’s resilience and poise under pressure. Pickett surely would have wished his first drive had gone much differently, but with Smith struggling, he now has a chance to earn more opportunities moving forward.
Pickett will be working extra hard in practice as he tries to take advantage of any opportunity moving forward. Steelers fans will continue to follow along his journey.
