NFL Rumors: Dak Prescott, Cowboys Still Expected to Talk Contract After Playoff Loss – Joseph Zucker, Bleacher Report
Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports that the Dallas Cowboys and quarterback Dak Prescott are still anticipated to negotiate over a contract extension.
Rapoport brought up Prescott’s substantial $59.5 million salary cap hit in 2024, which gives the Cowboys a strong incentive to negotiate a new contract as soon as possible. The two parties “are expected to convene at some point and talk for a while,” according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN on Monday.
Prescott is regarded as one of the top ten passers in this league, and the Cowboys are aware of how difficult it is to acquire a quality quarterback, according to Fowler. “Thus, it would be somewhat unexpected if they let him go, but given his 2-5 playoff record, Dallas may bring up that as a negotiation point in the upcoming months.” Prescott defended head coach Mike McCarthy in the moments following Dallas’ 48-32 loss to the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Wild Card Round. If that was the state of affairs regarding coaching, he essentially stated that McCarthy and him should be facing the firing line at that point.
The Cowboys are forced to give Prescott a new contract that keeps him on the payroll through 2024 due to his significant cap hit. They need to free up a lot of cash in order to not only turn a profit but also to create enough flexibility to bolster the roster, as they are on track to exceed the cap by $11 million. Reducing Prescott’s wage commitment aids in reaching that goal.
Sources say that Mike McCarthy of the Cowboys is not expected to receive an extension – Adam Schefter ESPN
The Cowboys aren’t prepared to give Mike McCarthy their full commitment as head coach.
According to league sources who spoke to ESPN, Mike McCarthy will coach the Dallas Cowboys in 2024 on a contract that is set to expire and is not expected to receive any kind of extension. There have been speculations about whether McCarthy’s contract could be changed in any way, even if it was just to add one more year, ever since Cowboys owner Jerry Jones revealed this week that McCarthy would return in 2024.In short, the answer is no.
