The Dallas Cowboys’ final offer to quarterback Dak Prescott would guarantee him a ton of money, but it appears it won’t be enough to keep Prescott from playing the 2020 NFL season on the franchise tag.
As of Tuesday night, according to NFL Network, the Cowboys’ final offer to the 26-year-old Prescott was for between $33-35 million a season with more than $100 million guaranteed. However, reports indicate the two sides haven’t talked recently and an agreement is not expected to be reached before 4 p.m. Wednesday deadline.
In March, the Cowboys placed an exclusive franchise tag on Prescott after roughly a year of contract discussions. In June, he signed the $31.4 million franchise tender that ensures he’ll be on the field this year — assuming coronavirus doesn’t prevent the season from happening. Last season, Prescott threw for a career-best 4,902 yards and 30 touchdowns.
The Cowboys signed former Bengals starter Andy Dalton this offseason to a one-year, $7 million contract as a veteran insurance policy.
The main point of contention between Prescott and the Cowboys is the length of the potential extension. The Cowboys want a five-year deal, while Prescott has been consistently pushing for a four-year contract.
The Prescott saga will be far from over, it seems, when today’s deadline passes.