Dak Prescott Wins the BAG! … But Is He Worth It?
be announcement Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones on Sunday announced the departure of his franchise and superstar quarterback. Dak PrescottThe team agreed to a four-year, $240 million contract extension.
The huge value of the deal makes Prescott the highest-paid player in NFL history, and he will be under contract with the Cowboys through the end of the 2028 season.
Of the $240 million, a whopping $231 million is guaranteed, the highest amount in league history. The previous record was held by Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watsonmade $230 million. (RELATED: Dolphins' Tyreek Hill already has the best celebration of the year with his amazing touchdown revenge)
“I know these numbers are more than I ever imagined,” Jones said of Prescott's guaranteed money. ESPN.
Prescott's contract carries an average annual salary of $60 million, the largest in league history, and also includes a record-breaking $80 million signing-on bonus.
These are truly astonishing numbers.
EXPIRATION DEAL: Hours before Dallas' season kicked off, the team agreed to a four-year, $240 million contract extension with quarterback Dak Prescott, making him the highest-paid player in NFL history and keeping him in a Cowboys uniform for several seasons to come, according to a source. pic.twitter.com/ZsQmwcuoNA
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 8, 2024
Like the Miami Dolphins quarterback contract. Tua TagovailoaIt's unclear if Dak Prescott is worth that much money, but as with Tua and Fins, who else are the Cowboys going to acquire?
