NFL rumors: The Cowboys and Dak Prescott have not held “meaningful” contract negotiations
With training camp approaching, it is alarming that Prescott and the Cowboys have not yet engaged in “meaningful” contract negotiations. Although owner Jerry Jones is aware that Prescott would probably need to pay more than Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow’s $55 million a year to keep him, Archer points out that Prescott previously said he doesn’t play for money.
The words from Prescott are fine and all, but let’s face it: money plays a big role in this situation. If it didn’t, there wouldn’t be the standoff that is going on in Dallas right now. Would Dak Prescott truly be missed by the Cowboys? If the Cowboys are unable to secure a long-term agreement with Prescott before the 2024 campaign, it would set the signal-caller up to hit free agency next March.
If it means Dallas won’t have to consent to a $60 million annual contract with Prescott in the upcoming months, then it might be okay with that. Additionally, there’s a very good probability that no other team would be open to giving Prescott that kind of money in free agency.
Should that prove to be the case, Prescott could then return to the Cowboys with a more advantageous contract. Nevertheless, Dallas supporters need to get ready for the prospect of life after Prescott.
With 4,516 yards, 36 touchdown passes, and just nine interceptions in a stellar 2023 season, the 30-year-old—who turns 31 in July—is coming off a great year. As a result, he came in second in the MVP voting. Prescott and the Cowboys, however, lost to the Green Bay Packers at home in the Wild Card Round of the playoffs.
Although it’s not entirely his fault, Dallas will undoubtedly take it into account during contract negotiations, given that Prescott’s career postseason record slipped to 2-5 as a result of the defeat. Of course, the issue is, who else would it be if not Prescott?
Trey Lance is a player for the Cowboys, but it doesn’t appear that they regard him as a long-term solution. They did not choose a quarterback in the NFL selection last month, and they will most likely be too good to select one of the best signal-callers in the upcoming class with a high enough selection pick.
Despite his lack of postseason success, Prescott is still a young player who has proven to be a reliable starting center since joining the league in 2016. Despite just playing in 12 games, Prescott did lead the NFL in interceptions in 2022. However, overall, he has undoubtedly been one of the game’s top-10 quarterbacks.
All of this is happening right now. Prescott has a strong desire to stay in Dallas, and the Cowboys are almost certainly interested in keeping him. As the regular season approaches, it wouldn’t be shocking to see the two parties start to approach each other for a deal.