Cowboys Announce Exciting Development on Saturday

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Nate Lunak | Last updated Nov 1, 2025 1:48 PM ET

Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys are 3-4-1 with a Week 9 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals on "Monday Night Football." They're looking to bounce back after losing to the Denver Broncos 44-24 last week.

Prescott has been explosive through the first eight games. He has thrown for 2,069 yards, 16 touchdowns, five interceptions and a 101.6 passer rating while completing 70.3% of his passes.

The Cowboys have put together one of the most explosive offenses in the NFL, ranking second in total yards per game (384.1 ) and second in points per game (30.8). The unit may soon be getting reinforcement, including from center Cooper Beebe.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) and center Cooper Beebe (56).Scott Galvin-Imagn Images

Beebe started the first two games of the season for the Cowboys. However, he hasn't played since suffering a lateral ankle sprain and foot injury in Week 2 against the New York Giants.

On Saturday, though, according to Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, head coach Brian Schottenheimer announced Beebe is on track to play against the Cardinals.

"Cowboys HC Brian Schottenheimer says C Cooper Beebe is on track to play against the Arizona Cardinals on Monday night," Harris reported. "Hasn’t played since week two when he suffered a lateral ankle sprain and foot injury."

Cowboys HC Brian Schottenheimer says C Cooper Beebe is on track to play against the Arizona Cardinals on Monday night.

Hasn’t played since week two when he suffered a lateral ankle sprain and foot injury.
— Nick Harris (@NickHarrisFWST) November 1, 2025

After being selected in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft, he has become a consistent figure on Dallas' offensive line. As a rookie last season, he started 16 games, earning a Pro Football Focus overall grade of 65.4.

Filling in for Beebe has been fourth-year veteran Brock Hoffman. He's recorded 415 snaps at center this year, committing two penalties and allowing one sack and ranking 29th out of 33 centers with a grade of 56.2.

The Cowboys' offensive line has protected Prescott very well. They've allowed just 10 sacks, which is tied for the fourth-least in the NFL.

Beebe's return could solidify one of the NFL's top offensive lines, giving Prescott more time and protection in the pocket.

Kickoff between the Cowboys and Cardinals is 8:15 p.m. ET Monday at AT&T Stadium, airing on ABC and ESPN.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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