Dak Prescott gives Cowboys fans hope after stalled contract talks
Dak Prescott's contract talks with the Dallas Cowboys seem to have stalled in recent times, with the quarterback still looking for a new deal. At this point, with training camp nearing its end and the season in less than a month, it's likely he won't be playing under a new deal.
It's not 100% clear that the Cowboys want his services in a new long-term contract. Prescott is one of the best quarterbacks in the league, but he has struggled a bit with playoff success throughout his career. That's why negotiations have stalled.
Speaking to reporters after Thursday's camp practice, he issued an update about how discussions have been going, (via The Athletic):
“Good conversations are going on, I will say that,” Prescott said. “A lot of good things are going on there. A lot of confidence. I have confidence in my guys and these guys getting something done. I’m happy where I am right now and that’s really where my focus is.
“I enjoy being a Cowboy, one thousand percent. I enjoy living in Dallas. I enjoy everything about it. But this is a business. Conversations are going well. But I’m thankful to be where I am right now," he added.
His most recent contract was a four-year, $160 million deal signed in 2021. A medium-term deal could also be good for both sides at this point.
Dak Prescott's salary
The three-time Pro Bowler has a base salary of $29 million for 2024 while holding a cap hit of $55.45 million, the highest on the Cowboys' roster and the second-highest in the entire league for 2024. Money isn't the real question for the fans, though.
Dak Prescott has played in seven playoff games, winning two and losing five. If he wants to earn top-of-the-market money with just two playoff wins in eight seasons, he'll be disappointed with the team.
The team might be looking to pay him around the $50 million mark this time, but the Dallas Cowboys quarterback is certainly looking to earn around the $55 million that Trevor Lawrence received in recent negotiations. Whether the sides can bridge that gap remains to be seen.