The Dallas Cowboys appear to be treading cautiously with their star quarterback, Dak Prescott, as contract extension talks remain at a standstill. Prescott is heading into the final year of his current deal, with no immediate resolution in sight.
According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, who recently shared insights on SportsCenter, the situation between Prescott and the Cowboys remains uncertain:
“Their negotiations so far with Dak have been described to me as passive or even nonexistent,” Fowler explained. “There hasn’t been anything going on, so their actions are saying that maybe if they have to sit on his $61 million cap hit this year and then figure it out later, they’ll do that.”
The Cowboys have refrained from making any financial commitments while managing the rest of their roster, which could suggest a strategic delay in Prescott’s negotiation process.
Dallas Cowboys Play the Waiting Game
Reports indicate that Prescott is seeking an annual salary of $60 million in his next contract. While this is a steep figure, owner Jerry Jones remains outwardly confident that Prescott is the quarterback they want to invest in for the long term.
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There are speculations that the Cowboys may let Prescott enter free agency to gauge the market, perhaps hoping other teams won’t offer his desired salary, making a subsequent deal more palatable.
However, as Fowler mentions, this could be a risky gamble, considering Prescott’s strong performance in 2023. He threw for 4,516 yards, led the NFL with 36 touchdown passes, and had only nine interceptions, earning him second place in MVP voting and another Pro Bowl appearance.
Road Ahead for Dallas Cowboys and Dak Prescott
As the offseason marches on, the absence of contract negotiations raises concerns about the future relationship between the Cowboys and their franchise quarterback.
However, with months remaining, both sides have time to negotiate and potentially strike a deal that satisfies all parties. Whether it’s a high-stakes game of poker or a simple financial impasse, the next few months will be crucial for the Cowboys’ long-term strategy and Prescott’s career trajectory.
Will the Cowboys finally pull the trigger on an extension, or are they preparing to move forward with another strategy entirely? Fans are left guessing as the summer approaches and the pressure mounts on Jerry Jones and the Dallas front office to make a move.
