Dallas Cowboys star Dak Prescott and his ex-fiancée Sarah Jane Ramos find themselves in an ’emotional mess’ as they struggle to face the reality of their collapsed relationship, sources have revealed to the Daily Mail.
Prescott and Ramos, both 32, dramatically split in March after hosting a joint bachelor-bachelorette party in the Bahamas, just a few weeks before they were due to get married in Lake Como, Italy.
The lavish ceremony was abruptly called off when Ramos reportedly found out that Prescott had been messaging other women from incognito social media accounts.
In the weeks that have followed, Prescott has not spoken publicly about the split, while his ex-fiancée has posted online but not addressed the situation directly.
Now, a source close to the former couple – who have two young daughters together – has revealed that both Prescott and Ramos are still struggling ‘to grasp what has happened’.
‘For Dak and Sarah, everything feels a bit surreal,’ the source said. ‘They’re both still processing the emotions of what was supposed to be their wedding just days away.
Dak Prescott and Sarah Jane Ramos find themselves in an ’emotional mess’ as they struggle to face the reality of their collapsed relationship, sources have revealed to the Daily Mail
Prescott and Ramos, who share two daughters, were due to tie the knot in a lavish Italian ceremony in April but abruptly called it off after hosting a joint bachelor-bachelorette party
‘Friends who planned to be there are still reaching out – and, with kids involved, they can’t simply separate. They still have to face each other.
‘They’re in the thick of it all, not yet fully able to grasp what’s happened and they haven’t even had the space to really cry or begin working through it.
‘They are doing everything else to not focus on their relationship fully being over. They are holding up OK, but they have yet to fully deal with it all head on.’
On Thursday, it was reported that the couple have agreed to amicably negotiate a temporary custody arrangement in the best interests of their children – Margaret, 2, and Aurora, who is just 10 months old.
Our source continued: ‘Friends of Dak and Sarah are hoping they face this dilemma head on, because the longer they stretch it out, it is not going to be something beneficial for them or their kids. And that is who it is about right now, their kids.
‘They are taking it day by day, but the next few days, especially as we get closer to what would have been their wedding, is going to be rough.
‘Whether they show it and wear their hearts on their sleeves is unknown. Some time still needs to pass for this to be less emotional than what it is currently.’
A source close to the former couple revealed that Prescott and Ramos are ‘in the thick of it all, not yet fully able to grasp what’s happened’
Ramos resurfaced on social media last month for the first time since the split from Prescott
A TMZ report claims that Prescott filed a Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship (SAPCR) on March 17 in Collin County, Texas, insisting that he and Ramos ‘be appointed joint managing conservators’ of their daughters.
Amicable negotiations aside, it remains to be seen whether their relationship itself stands any chance of being repaired.
Our source said: ‘Can they be friends? Will time heal all wounds? Probably – but right now, the scars are too deep and are too fresh to know what is next.
‘They are both an emotional mess and are really trying to put on a serious face, but it is something much easier said than done.’
Further reports have claimed that the temporary orders hearing was initially scheduled for Thursday morning but has since been pushed back as the former couple look to work through the issue outside of court.
Prescott’s attorney, Levi G. McCathern II, told Page Six: ‘The case is not resolved, but the parties have agreed to postpone the first hearing in an attempt to work out all of the various issues without court intervention.
‘Dak is looking forward to working with Sarah Jane to develop a healthy co-parent relationship and do what is in the best interests of his children.’
While alleged infidelity fears were the driving force behind this 11th hour drama, a source close to the couple also revealed to the Daily Mail that Ramos had feared married life would leave her miserable, with Prescott struggling under pressure on the field.
Ramos shared pictures from her bachelorette party, despite the wedding being called off
In a cryptic recent Instagram post, she spoke about getting through anything with her friends
‘Sarah realized that is how the relationship was going and she had to get out before it was too late,’ the source said. ‘She chose her wellbeing over misery in a loveless marriage.’
On Tuesday last week, Prescott broke cover for the first time since the drama sparked after being pictured alongside former Cowboys coach Jason Garrett.
Meanwhile, just days before the split was made public, Ramos shared pictures from her bachelorette with the now-pointed caption: ‘I truly believe you can get through anything in life as long as you have really great friends. I love these girls so much.’
Ramos has also scrubbed the reference to being a fiancée from her Instagram bio, although her own personal website still references being engaged to Prescott.
After news of their split first emerged, Ramos and Prescott sent a message to their guests explaining that the wedding was off.
‘As many of you know, our wedding is currently scheduled to take place in Lake Como, Italy, on Friday April 10, 2026. It is with heavy hearts that we have made the very difficult decision to cancel our wedding,’ the note, first reported by TMZ, said.
The certified wine and spirits specialist had been dating Prescott for close to three years
‘We deeply apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you and we welcome your prayers.’
The NFL quarterback, also 32, proposed to Ramos in October 2024, seven months after the birth of their first child – daughter MJ.
In May 2025, they welcomed their second daughter, Aurora Rayne, to become a family of four.
The Cowboys superstar popped the question to his now ex-fiancée after inking a $240million contract extension to keep him in Dallas through 2028.
