Dak Prescott is ready to start a new season with the Dallas Cowboys. Now, just hours before Week 1 against the Cleveland Browns, the quarterback received a massive contract extension.
Although the star player delivered MVP numbers in 2023, Jerry Jones didnât seem willing to make him the highest paid player in NFL history. That sparked a massive controversy.
During the last few days, Dak Prescott said he didnât fear free agency trying to win a Super Bowl. Today, in a shocking turn of events, everything has suddenly changed.
Will Dak Prescott become a free agent?
Dak Prescott had all the leverage against Jerry Jones. If the Dallas Cowboys didnât give him a contract extension soon, the quarterback would have become an unrestricted free agent in 2025.
Remember, Jones had no chance of using a franchise tag on Prescott and the player also kept a no trade clause in his current deal. Dak was absolutely on the driverâs seat.
see also
NFL News: Jerry Jones has chosen his next franchise quarterback if Dak Prescott leaves Dallas Cowboys
Will the Dallas Cowboys give Dak Prescott a contract extension?
A few days ago, Dak Prescott seemed ready to test free agency by exposing Jerry Jones for his lack of action in the negotiations. âIt shows just how people feel. I think it says a lot if it is or if it isnât (new contract).â
However, just hours before the start of the season at Cleveland, the quarterback decided to stay in Dallas and win a Super Bowl. A sudden change of mind thanks to a historic four-year, $240 million contract extension.
see also
NFL News: Dak Prescott reveals the reason why Dallas Cowboys won't give him contract extension
âPeople change their feelings daily. I canât say I have the same feelings that I had last week. Thatâs what motivates me on being here, honestly, is to be the quarterback that does it, that wins it (the Super Bowl). I donât think that winning it any other place would be the same as winning it here. Thatâs A-No. 1 why I want to be here, to be honest with you.â
