Cowboys star implores teammates to give generous bonus to staff members: ‘Don’t be stingy’

Dallas Cowboys star Dak Prescott urged his teammates to open their holiday wallets and give something extra to the staff members they work closely with.

Prescott appeared in a meeting during the latest episode of “Hard Knocks,” addressing his teammates.

He walked them through a process that allows them to give a bonus to staff members during the holiday season.

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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott talks to his teammates during the first half against the Minnesota Vikings on December 14, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Jerome Miron)

“Obviously we get paid well,” the veteran quarterback said. “The coaches get paid. You’ll see some of the support staff, some of these guys get paid very well. But these other people who do a lot for us, what do you want to contribute to them to just say thank you? So this is all Christmas bonuses. This is something we’ve done every year. Everybody has a piece of paper. It’s all going to add up. All of our money goes into that fund.

“Give more to the guys who work with you. The guy who throws the ball with the O-line. The guy who holds the dummies for the D-line. The guys who take care of your equipment and clean your locker. That’s an opportunity to give them more. The essence of this, again, is not to make it too difficult.”

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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) shakes hands with running back Javonte Williams (33) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutiérrez)

Prescott emphasized: “Don’t be stingy.”

The Cowboys are known for their charitable giving during the Christmas season.

Jerry Jones, his family and the organization partner with the Salvation Army to raise money for various programs.

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The Cowboys have helped the Red Kettle Campaign raise more than $2.75 billion since 1997, according to the team.

Dallas will play the Washington Commanders on Christmas Day.