Prescott of the Cowboys on the Extension of His Contract: “It Can Get Done.
The story of the Dallas Cowboys’ offseason has been all about contract extension talks for their core players.
Prescott of course, is at the forefront of it, being the franchise quarterback, entering the final year of his contract.
Looking around the league, Prescott will be looking to collect his big payday after several QBs received record-breaking contract extensions.
Prescott explained to the media in training camp that he believes he has an to sign at a specific number, so other players can benefit from a higher market.
You understand what a brotherhood means, not only for just this team but the fraternity of the NFL and the players. The money is out there and the money can happen. It can be done. There’s ways to make everything work for both ways. That’s in that sense it’s always about pushing the envelope for the next man.
Prescott enters the 2024 season in the final year of a four-year, $140 million deal, and will carry a cap hit of $55 million.
Prescott’s contract includes a no-move and a no-tag clause, meaning he can walk as a free agent in March 2025 if he doesn’t get a new contract. That puts some added pressure on Dallas to determine if Prescott is their guy moving forward, and whether they’d be willing to pay him market value, which would be at least $55 million, and potentially up to $60 million.
As far as what number he gets, Prescott claims it won’t be the main factor, and is confident the two sides can work something out.
I’ve never truly cared about the number whether it was the first time in the franchise tag and the negotiations or now. That’s why I said I have an agent that I’m confident in and a front office that we can figure out something for both of us that makes sense.
It’s tricky to determine how much the Cowboys should be willing to pay Prescott, given their playoff shortcomings, despite three straight 12-win seasons.
