“Unsure”: Dallas Cowboys Owner Suggests Dak Prescott Might Not Remain with Team Beyond 2025
Dak Prescott is slated to continue as the Dallas Cowboys’ quarterback for the 2024 season, but beyond that, uncertainties loom. With just one year left on his contract, Prescott’s performance during the regular season positioned him as a contender for the NFL MVP award, suggesting a potentially lucrative contract extension. However, his underwhelming playoff performance has prompted owner Jerry Jones to reassess the situation.
Jones believes Prescott has room for improvement in 2024, acknowledging the potential for better performance from both the quarterback and the team as a whole. However, negotiations between Jones and Prescott’s agent are complicated by salary cap constraints. Prescott’s contract expires after 2024, and the Cowboys cannot employ the franchise tag on him in 2025, leaving the team facing significant financial implications if a new deal isn’t reached.
Despite the pressing need to address Prescott’s contract, Jones appears unconcerned about the quarterback reaching free agency next offseason. However, his remark about not being able to predict their actions regarding Prescott’s contract suggests the possibility that the Cowboys may not extend him this offseason or before he becomes a free agent in 2025.
In order to bolster their chances for success in 2024, the Cowboys must navigate salary cap limitations and make strategic decisions regarding key players like Tyron Smith and Micah Parsons. Jones’ comments hint at the potential for significant changes to the team’s roster in the coming seasons, including the departure of Prescott.
