Could Dak Prescott Be The Next Kirk Cousins? NFL Insider Gives Contract Update

Published 07/15/2020, 11:11 AM EDT

July 15, 2020, is the last day for players on franchise tags to negotiate a long-term contract with their respective teams. The Dak Prescott situation has been dragged along all offseason. Dallas Cowboys owner – Jerry Jones – is renowned for being a strict negotiator. The 26-year-old QB signed a franchise tag with the Cowboys earlier this year.

As per that agreement, Dak stands to make $31.4 million this season. However, reports indicated that Prescott was offered a long-term contract a couple of months ago. But he opted against signing the deal due to the length of the contract.

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There are just a few hours left for today’s deadline. NFL insider Ian Rapoport spoke about the consequences of Dak Prescott’s failed contract negotiations with the Cowboys.

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Could Dak Prescott be the next Kirk Cousins?

From @GMFB: The #Cowboys and QB Dak Prescott are firm in their positions, and there is no expectation for a long-term deal. He'll likely play on the tag. Could he eventually be the next Kirk Cousins? pic.twitter.com/yfAWPaqIXg
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July 15, 2020

“My understanding is that Dak Prescott at this point, barring some sort of late phone call, is expected to play on the $31.4 million franchise tag. It’s a nice pay day, it’s not the long-term security he wants.”

“After this though, you’re right, they can’t negotiate again until next offseason. Then it becomes even harder to get a long-term deal. Prescott is kinda going the way, potentially, of Kirk Cousins where he goes franchise tag, franchise (then) free agent,” Rapoport said while speaking to GMFB.

Prescott wants ‘Anti-Mahomes’ type deal with Dallas Cowboys

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Rapoport further delved into the reasons behind Prescott’s unsuccessful contract talks with the Cowboys.

“A couple of hours to go before the deadline and from what I understand no talks are scheduled right now between the Cowboys and Dak Prescott’s agent – Todd France. You mentioned James Slater’s Tweet about the final offer, that actually came several weeks or maybe even months ago between Cowboys and Prescott.”

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“They want to pay him about $35 million per year around what Wilson was but they want a five-year deal. Prescott wants a four-year deal. Basically the ‘Anti-Mahomes.’ He wants to hit the free agency a little sooner. Both sides are firmly dug in to their positions,” Rapoport added.

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Could Dak Prescott Be The Next Kirk Cousins? NFL Insider Gives Contract Update

Could Dak Prescott be the next Kirk Cousins?

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