Dallas would lose both games to the Washington Redskins and Buffalo Bills starting the season at 0–2. The team would also acquire veteran quarterback Bernie Kosar after his release from the Cleveland Browns as insurance for starting quarterback Troy Aikman, who suffered a severe concussion in the NFC Championship game versus San Francisco, and backup Steve Beuerlein signed with the Phoenix Cardinals.
Dallas began the season with losses to both Washington Redskins and Buffalo Bills, standing at 0–2. The team made a strategic move by acquiring veteran quarterback Bernie Kosar after his release from Cleveland Browns, aiming to secure Troy Aikman's position as starting quarterback, who had suffered a severe concussion in the NFC Championship game against San Francisco. Meanwhile, backup Steve Beuerlein joined the Phoenix Cardinals.