Dak Prescott has a new contract with the Dallas Cowboys hours before their season opener at Cleveland.
The star quarterback and the Cowboys agreed on a $240 million, four-year contract, the first in NFL history to average $60 per season, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Sunday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal hasn’t been announced.
The runner-up in NFL MVP voting was entering the final year of a $160 million, four-year contract that was a franchise record before this deal. It includes $231 million guaranteed, the person said, $1 million more than the fully guaranteed deal Deshaun Watson signed with the Browns two years ago.
Prescott has led the Cowboys to the playoffs the past three seasons and five times in his first eight years. But Dallas is looking for a postseason breakthrough that hasn’t happened since the last of the franchise’s five Super Bowl titles to cap the 1995 season.
The 31-year-old said repeatedly he wanted to stay with Dallas and be the QB to get the club past the divisional round for the first time in 29 years. Prescott now will get that chance.
The Dallas Cowboys and star quarterback Dak Prescott have finally reached an agreement on a lucrative contract extension that will keep him with the team for the next four years. The deal is reportedly worth a staggering $240 million, making Prescott one of the highest-paid players in the NFL.
The negotiations between Prescott and the Cowboys have been ongoing for quite some time, with both sides facing challenges in reaching a deal that satisfied all parties involved. However, after months of back-and-forth discussions, they were able to come to an agreement that worked for everyone.
Prescott, who was drafted by the Cowboys in the fourth round of the 2016 NFL Draft, has quickly become one of the league’s top quarterbacks. In his five seasons with the team, he has thrown for over 17,000 yards and 106 touchdowns, establishing himself as a key player for Dallas.
The new contract extension solidifies Prescott’s status as the face of the Cowboys franchise and ensures that he will continue to lead the team on the field for years to come. It also provides him with financial security and stability, allowing him to focus on his performance without the distraction of contract negotiations looming over his head.
For the Cowboys, locking up Prescott with a long-term deal was a top priority, as he is seen as a cornerstone of the team’s future success. With Prescott under center, Dallas has a proven leader who can guide them to victory and help them compete for a Super Bowl title.
Overall, the agreement between Prescott and the Cowboys is a win-win for both parties. Prescott gets the financial compensation he deserves, while the Cowboys secure their quarterback of the future. Fans can now look forward to seeing Prescott lead the team to even greater heights in the coming seasons.