Yahoo Sports Dallas Cowboys sign quarterback Dak Prescott to richest contract in NFL history
The Dallas Cowboys and quarterback Dak Prescott have agreed to terms on a four-year $240-million contract that makes the Mississippi State product the highest-paid player in the history of the NFL according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
A deadline deal: Hours before Dallas kicked off its season, it reached agreement with QB Dak Prescott on a four-year contract, $240 million extension that will make him the highest-paid player in NFL history and keep him in a Cowboys uniform for seasons to come, per sources. pic.twitter.com/ZsQmwcuoNA
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 8, 2024
At the beginning of the offseason, the Cowboys were criticized for their lack of free agent signings and for failing to extend franchise cornerstones CeeDee Lamb, Micah Parsons and Prescott.
Dallas has now signed Lamb and Prescott to massive new contracts that will keep them on America’s team for the considerable future.
Lamb’s deal was for four years $136 million making him the second highest-paid non-quarterback in the league.
Prescott is coming off the most successful season of his NFL career which saw him throw for 4,516 yards with 36 touchdowns and nine interceptions. For his efforts, the Cowboys quarterback earned an NFL All-Pro Second Team selection, a Pro Bowl nod and was second place in AP NFL MVP voting.
The Cowboys open their season at 3:25 on Sunday against the Cleveland Browns at Cleveland Browns Stadium
