Jerry Jones stuns NFL by giving $376 million to just two Dallas Cowboys players
Jerry Jones came through in the final hours.
After an offseason filled with constant contract drama, the richest sports franchise in the world kicked off a new NFL season by paying its franchise quarterback.
The Dallas Cowboys are preparing to hand QB Dak Prescott a massive four-year, $240 million contract extension that features a record-setting average annual value of $60 million, according to multiple reports.
Prescott is a three-time Pro Bowler and statistically one of the best field generals in the league.
But Prescott is just 2-5 in the playoffs and there are looming questions about his ability to lead the Cowboys to a Super Bowl victory.
After paying wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (four years, $136 million), Jones has now committed a whopping $376 million to two offensive players before the Cowboys have even played a game in 2024.
“That’s crazy,” one fan posted.
“Massive overpay,” a second fan wrote.
“COWBOYS ARE COOKED,” a third fan tweeted.
Dallas has gone 12-5 in three consecutive seasons but has annually fallen short in the playoffs.
Fan apathy surrounded the team entering the 2024 season, which fully kicked off on Sunday with contests throughout the day.
John McClain, who’s covered the NFL for 48 years in Houston and is a Pro Football Hall of Fame voter, exclusively told talkSPORT that the Cowboys would have no choice but to re-sign Prescott.
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The veteran QB held maximum leverage in negotiations, since Dallas had no back-up answer and is in full win-now mode.
“All you hear about the Cowboys all offseason and now — contracts, contracts, contracts,” McClain said.
“Will Dak Prescott become the most expensive quarterback in history at $60 million a year? I believe he will, because they can’t keep him. If he wants to walk away and go on the open market after this season, he can do it.”
Dallas opens its new season against the Cleveland Browns.
Tom Brady will call the game for FOX, making his NFL debut as a broadcaster.
The Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles picked up opening victories, while Miami wide receiver Tyreek Hill was detained by police on Sunday before the Dolphins played.
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