The negotiations between Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys for a contract extension appear to be in a downward spiral, as the latest report suggests that the quarterback will not sign during this offseason.
As Prescott enters the final year of his contract with the Dallas Cowboys, discussions seem far from reaching an agreement. Despite the team’s assertions that they want to keep the quarterback on their roster, the talks have hit an impasse. Prescott holds a no-trade clause and the Cowboys are unable to apply the franchise tag on him in 2025, meaning the only way for him to change teams after the upcoming season would be as an unrestricted free agent.
Despite high hopes that Dak Prescott would lead the Cowboys to a Super Bowl title and end their nearly three-decade drought, the quarterback, who is approaching 30, has not made the leap expected of him. He has become an expensive player for the franchise, and retaining him would limit opportunities to bring in new talent. Therefore, the prospect of a new quarterback joining the Dallas Cowboys is being considered.
With the uncertain future hanging over Prescott’s contract, several scenarios could unfold. If the Cowboys make the playoffs for the fourth consecutive year and aim to reach the Super Bowl for the first time since 1995, Prescott will need to have another standout season, akin to his 2023 achievements when he led the NFL in touchdown passes with 36 and threw for 4,516 yards. Given the current state of the roster, it is likely that this will be Prescott’s best performance, considering the team’s need to replace key players such as left tackle Tyron Smith, center Tyler Biadasz, running back Tony Pollard, and wide receiver Michael Gallup.
The ongoing contract negotiations and the uncertainty surrounding Prescott’s future with the Dallas Cowboys continue to be a major talking point in the NFL community, with fans and analysts closely monitoring the developments leading up to the upcoming season.