REPORT: Dallas Cowboys gives Update On Dak Prescott’s Contract Demands.

The Dallas Cowboys have put themselves in a difficult situation. Since Dak Prescott took over as the starting quarterback in 2016, the Cowboys have become one of the most bizarre anomalies in the NFL. Every season, Prescott plays as well as any of the best quarterbacks in the league for the first 17 games, but chokes in the playoffs and the Cowboys are eliminated early. However, play calling under Mike McCarthy changed after Kellen Moore was fired, and the offense took off, with Prescott and wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (who was named to the First Team All-Pro team in 2023) emerging as the best QB/WR combination in the league.

Dak Prescott had just completed one of his best NFL seasons, and he entered the regular season as a strong candidate for MVP. With 4,516 passing yards (third most), 36 touchdowns (first most), nine interceptions, and a QBR of 72.7 (second in the NFL), the Dallas Cowboys quarterback led the NFL in several important statistics.

Jerry Jones and the Cowboys brass thus found themselves in an all too familiar situation at the end of the season. Prescott’s current huge contract is almost up, so Dallas needs to either sign him to a new long-term agreement or let him finish out his remaining year to give him the most leverage after the 2024 season.

Even with his difficulties in the postseason, Prescott is rated by PFF

Prescott was efficient, aggressive and accurate, albeit with a dismal showing to conclude the year.

Prescott now has complete control over the huge decision that Jerry Jones and the Dallas decision-makers must make. Prescott’s asking price increased after Trevor Lawrence signed a contract that pays him the same amount of money as Joe Burrow.

As of 2024, Lawrence holds the 12th spot in PFF’s QB ranking.

Insider for the Dallas Cowboys Says Dak Prescott’s Asking Price Has Increased
The Cowboys would have probably received more talent if Jones and company had been wise and signed Prescott to an extension immediately following the season. This would have freed up salary cap room.

According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, Prescott is demanding a stunning $60 million per year.

Given that Trevor Lawrence and Joe Burrow each earn $55 million annually, Prescott may be expecting a large salary.
The explosive passer is looking at free agency after this season if he and the Dallas Cowboys are unable to reach an agreement on a new contract. He inked his previous contract prior to the 2021 campaign.
Regardless of how well Prescott performs this season, there won’t be a shortage of suitors eager to sign him as their franchise quarterback after 2024 and willing to pay his asking price.

With all the power currently in his hands, Prescott may choose to sign a contract with Dallas should the Cowboys