Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott grew to become the highest-paid participant in NFL historical past with a four-year, $240 million contract extension, per NFL Media’s Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport. The deal acquired completed only a few hours earlier than Dallas’ 4:25 p.m. recreation in opposition to the Cleveland Browns.
The deal averages $60 million per season, protecting Prescott in Dallas by the 2028 season. Per Pelissero, Prescott is getting $231 million assured as a part of the deal.
Prescott had been talked about as an choice for the Steelers on the quarterback place subsequent offseason, though it was a transfer that at all times felt extremely unlikely.
After getting a deal completed with WR CeeDee Lamb earlier this offseason, the Cowboys now ink Prescott long-term, protecting their offensive core intact. On a per-year foundation, Prescott beats Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow’s earlier excessive at $55 million per yr by $5 million.
Dallas went one-and-done within the playoffs final season, shedding within the NFC Wild Card Spherical to the Inexperienced Bay Packers, however they’ve largely run it again forward of this season and can hold Prescott long-term. The Cowboys misplaced some expertise alongside their offensive line, with Tyler Biadsz and Tyron Smith signing elsewhere, however they are going to be probably the most closely-watched groups this season.
Pittsburgh will face Prescott and the Cowboys in Week 5, and we’ll see if the now a lot richer Prescott can replicate his success in opposition to the Steelers. He’s confronted Pittsburgh as soon as in his profession, approach again in 2016, however he threw for 319 yards and two touchdowns in a 35-30 win.
In the end, Prescott’s contract might be judged on whether or not he can lead the Cowboys to some postseason success. Dallas hasn’t reached an NFC Championship since successful the Tremendous Bowl in 1995. Dallas’ lack of postseason success has been a significant downside these days, and we’ll see if Prescott can change that within the subsequent few years.
