Dallas Cowboys CEO Stephen Jones, head coach Brian Schottenheimer and owner Jerry Jones speak to the media at a press conference at the Star. Tim Heitman-Imagn Images

Dallas Cowboys make locker room addition to improve competitiveness

Originally posted on Dallas Cowboys on SI
By Randy Gurzi | Last updated May 20, 2025 4:29 PM ET

Tuesday was the first day of OTAs for the 2025 Dallas Cowboys. Following their moves this offseason, there will be no shortage of storylines to follow.

From George Pickens sporting his new number to Joe Milton showing off his rocket arm, the first day gave us a lot to keep up with.

In addition to their work on the field, the Cowboys made some changes to their locker room. Jon Machota shared a picture of the room which now has a ping pong table in the middle. Head coach Brian Schottenheimer had the idea of bringing it in, saying it helps keep the team competitive.

Cowboys have added a ping pong table in the middle of the locker room. New head coach Brian Schottenheimer likes how it brings out the competitiveness pic.twitter.com/g6ThONmIn9
— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) May 20, 2025

This isn’t the first change Coach Schotty made to the locker room either. Earlier this offseason, it was reported that he strategically shuffled lockers around. Most notably, he put Micah Parsons next to Dak Prescott, pairing the two team leaders up.

Schottenheimer wasn’t universally loved when announced as the head coach but he’s proven to have a vision. He also understands games can be won, or lost, based on actions outside of the game itself.

That’s why the ping pong table could be a more important addition than it seems.

This article first appeared on Dallas Cowboys on SI and was syndicated with permission.

More must-reads: