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Dec 30, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) reacts during the game against the Detroit Lions at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
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Dec 30, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) reacts during the game against the Detroit Lions at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Hard work pays off often, and it looks like it will certainly be the case for the Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott. With him leading the team to yet another playoff berth, Prescott has been showcasing his talent. But will the new contract extension make him the biggest earner?
With 36 TDs to his name, Prescott blew past his last year’s numbers. And this explosive form has renewed the Cowboys’ owner Jerry Jones’ faith in the QB. As the date closes in, the management is looking to pay him the big bucks before he becomes a free agent.
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Dak Prescott rakes in the moolah
In 2021, after a long negotiation, Prescott and the Cowboys agreed to a contract of $160 million for 4 years. Effectively, making his yearly salary $40 million. But with that contract set to expire in March 2024, the Cowboys are looking to break the bank to retain their superstar QB.
NEWS: The #Cowboys and star quarterback Dak Prescott will try to finalize an extension before free agency in March, NFL Network is reporting.
Prescott is expected to become the highest paid player in league history, likely to receive 60 + MILLION DOLLARS. pic.twitter.com/aLz1pVvQuD
— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) January 14, 2024
The 3X Pro Bowler has time and again been the saving grace for the Cowboys, including this season. And with another successful campaign under his belt, the 30-year-old will be looking for a pay raise.
With the upcoming game against the Green Bay Packers, if the Cowboys manage to get a win, they’ll qualify for the NFC divisional round. Hence, the Cowboys offering him a potential $60 million per year contract. But will this contract set him apart from other QBs in the league?
The No. 1 QB in the league
Though Prescott’s current salary of $40 million is significant, it pales in comparison to what the other QBs are making. Currently, his pay doesn’t even rank in the top 10 QB salaries in the league. But the Cowboys are willing to change that.
The Cincinnati Bengals’ Joe Burrow leads the chart with his average annual pay of $55 million. And just above Prescott is the Buffalo Bills’ Josh Allen, with a salary of $43 million per year. However, if the reports turn out to be true, very soon the Cowboys QB will out-earn everyone.
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