Cowboys Contract Talks with Dak Prescott: 'New' Report?

A "new'' report is being billed in some quarters thusly: "REPORT: The Dallas Cowboys and quarterback Dak Prescott have had discussions about a new long-term deal.'' But ... what's "new''?

The Dallas Cowboys have made it clear that quarterback Dak Prescott is part of their long-term plan, and CowboysSI.com has reported for months on the ongoing discussions between the two sides.

Postseason success and injury problems aside, Dallas wants to keep the 30-year-old signal caller until he retires. ... and Prescott wants the same.

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones made clear the reasoning in a recent interview when CowboysSI.com asked Jones if the reason for the extension plan is about Dak's competency or about needing to be cap-compliant.

"Both,'' Jones told us frankly.

After signing a four-year, $160 million deal in March, Prescott will carry $26.8 million in 2023 before blossoming to a $59.5 million cap hit the following year. Thus, the Cowboys' plan to re-do.

But now along comes a "new'' report via The Athletic that is being billed in some quarters thusly: "REPORT: The Dallas Cowboys and quarterback Dak Prescott have had discussions about a new long-term deal.''

This is true. But this is not "new.'' The Cowboys are quite aware that if don't extend Prescott beyond 2024, they may be stuck with that bloated cap number. They are also aware that the sooner they do something, the sooner they acquire $20 million more in cap room, which will be a domino that allows other signings.

Is part of this about the two sides wanting to send a "Cowboy for Life'' message? That's secondary to the business and the belief.

Prescott has said he's leaving all contract talks to his agent, that he "trusts'' the Cowboys, and wants to strictly focusing on winning football games. All of those things have been discussed between those involved and continue to be discussed between those involved. The "new'' news will come, most likely, in conjunction with a new deal.

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