DEAL DONE: Cowboys confirm a deal with another crucial QB star, huge agreement signed
Pro Football Hall of Famer Charles Haley suggested an unconventional resolution to the Dallas Cowboys’ contract issues with quarterback Dak Prescott during an appearance on FanDuel TV’s “Up & Adams.” Haley proposed trading Dak Prescott, emphasizing that every team in the league would pursue him due to his winning attitude, strong character, and leadership qualities. Haley, who speaks highly of Prescott from personal experience, believes Prescott’s value would attract widespread interest across the NFL.
“Trade Dak… guess what? Every team in the league would be after him..”
5x Super Bowl champion Charles Haley pic.twitter.com/Z6mqzYxb88
— Kay Adams (@heykayadams) July 16, 2024
Certainly, trading Dak Prescott seems highly unlikely given his contract situation. The 30-year-old quarterback, who is in the final year of a four-year, $160 million deal, would need to waive his no-trade clause for any potential move, which appears improbable. Despite his desire for an extension, Prescott has expressed his commitment to remaining with the Dallas Cowboys, stating recently that Dallas is where he wants to be.
According to Spotrac, Prescott’s market value is estimated at a four-year contract worth $53.1 million annually, ranking him among the top in the NFL. Complicating matters further, wide receiver CeeDee Lamb and edge rusher Micah Parsons are also approaching extensions in 2025 and 2026, respectively. Lamb has indicated a potential holdout from training camp if he doesn’t receive a new deal, as reported by Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News.
Kurt Daniels of the team website highlighted that if the Cowboys extend these star players, they would become the first team in league history with three players averaging at least $30 million annually. This significant financial commitment could severely impact Dallas’ salary cap flexibility and ability to maintain a competitive roster.
Charles Haley pointed out that owner Jerry Jones’ past financial strategies have now caught up with the team, suggesting that finding creative solutions around the salary cap will be crucial moving forward. If unresolved, the Cowboys risk losing key members of their core, with Prescott potentially leaving in free agency in 2025, resulting in a substantial $40.46 million cap hit.