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Kirk Cousins was the rare longtime starting quarterback to hit the NFL’s open market in 2024. Dak Prescott could be next in 2025. Despite recently expressing confidence in securing a new long-term deal with the Dallas Cowboys, Prescott is now on track to play out his current contract in 2024, according to NFL Media, with no signs of an immediate extension.
Prescott and the Cowboys have “a mutual understanding of his contract situation,” per Ian Rapoport, “with no offers from Dallas despite him being in a contract year.” Team owner Jerry Jones, meanwhile, said Tuesday at NFL owners meetings that the Cowboys “are where we are, locked and loaded for this year” in regards to a potential extension.
The news marks a stark contrast to Prescott’s own framing of the situation earlier this month, when the Pro Bowl quarterback told reporters he was “definitely confident” he’d strike a new deal with Dallas ahead of the 2024 season.
“Obviously it helps the team,” he said at the time. “It’s important for the (salary-cap) numbers. I’ve heard Jerry say that. … Both sides understand that. Everything is great. It’ll happen.”
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Author : Cody Benjamin
Publish date : 2024-03-26 19:04:47
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