The Cowboys and Dak Prescott are not yet close to a new deal to keep the star defender in Dallas long-term, ESPN sources said Adam Schefter.
The Cowboys and Prescott were banned from negotiating a new deal during the season, but the sides were allowed to resume contract negotiations once Dallas’ disappointing season ended.
Sources told ESPN that the Cowboys still want to sign with Prescott, who wants to stay in Dallas. But the sides still have a lot of work to do on a new deal, with a track record of failing to complete it.
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones acknowledged last month that Prescott is in a good negotiating position, considering Dallas’ record of 6 to 10 and the fights of the attack after the leg injury of the twice Pro Bowler at the end of the season .
“I don’t know how you could have the most advantage,” said Jones in 105.3 The Fan.
Prescott, who played last year under the Cowboys franchise brand, suffered a dislocation and exposed fracture of his right ankle in Week 5 against the New York Giants. He was at the pace of his best statistical season, with 1,856 passing yards, nine touchdown passes and four interceptions, but the Cowboys were 2-3 in their five games.
Since the sides did not agree on a contract on June 15, 2020, Prescott had to play this season at the $ 31.4 million franchise mark. The Cowboys offered Prescott a deal last year that sources said averaged $ 34.5 million a year, including a $ 50 million signing bonus and had $ 110 million in guarantees.
The biggest problem between the parties was the duration of the deal. The Cowboys wanted five years; agent Todd France countered with four because imminent television contracts are expected to significantly raise the salary cap in the future.
ESPN’s Todd Archer contributed to this report.