The Dallas Cowboys are in a critical situation as they deliberate the future of their veteran players, including Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, and Micah Parsons.
Despite widespread criticism directed at the Cowboys’ quarterback for the team’s silent move this offseason, the quarterback has yet to receive a firm commitment from the organization. While speculation abounds regarding his desire for a lucrative contract extension, the Cowboys’ quarterback refuted these rumors during his recent appearance at the Children’s Cancer Fund’s “A Knight to Remember” gala.
“No, I’m not trying to be the highest paid, necessarily. We’ll wait until the negotiations begin and obviously want to put this team in the best situation,” he said.
Prescott’s participation in the early stages of the Cowboys’ voluntary offseason program suggests some confidence in his future with the team, likely bolstered by assurances from the general manager.
However, uncertainty looms over the re-signing of CeeDee Lamb and Micah Parsons, as they skipped the program, per ESPN. While Prescott’s situation seems clearer, Lamb and Parsons have yet to solidify their futures with the team.
Cowboys GM reveals their focus on Dak Prescott’s contract extension over others
After pinning his whole trust on Dak Prescott, the Cowboys owner Jerry Jones recently sparked criticism after claiming a projected Super Bowl for the team’s starting quarterback. It is evident that the whole Cowboys team is greatly devoted to their star quarterback. Hence, they are prioritizing his contract, as Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones said on 105.3 The Fan.
“Certainly, Dak is a priority in terms of his contract. Certainly, we’ll be taking a look at Trey. I know Trey will look at his situation as well, in terms of what his options are. I’m sure a lot of that will depend on how everything works out with Dak.”
After this year, the Cowboys are unable to employ the franchise tag on the 30-years-old quarterback. He is currently in the last year of his four-year, $160 million contract in 2021, which will result in a $55.4 million hit against the salary cap.
Should the Cowboys opt not to re-sign him and he enters free agency in 2025, they would still face a significant $40.460 million dead money burden on their cap that year.
