Dallas Cowboys star easily tops NFL's highest-paid players list for 2024

Dak Prescott's new contract landed him atop the NFL's highest-paid players list for 2024, taking salary and endorsements into account.

Sep 15, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) warms up before the game against the New Orleans Saints at AT&T Stadium. / Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

The Dallas Cowboys pulled off a major move at the buzzer before the 2024 NFL regular season kicked off, signing Dak Prescott to a blockbuster $240 million contract extension.

Dak's new deal keeps him in Dallas through the 2028 season and made him the highest-paid player in NFL history.

Thanks to his new deal, Prescott easily tops Sportico's list of the NFL's highest-paid players for 2024.

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While Prescott's new contract expectedly lands him near at the top of list, the gap between him and second place is nearly $15 million.

Prescott earns $86.3 million from his salary and bonuses, while the No. 2 player earns $80.6 million.

What causes the major game between the two comes from endorsements. Prescott earns $14 million from endorsements while Goff earns $5 million. Dak's number is the third-highest in the league behind Kansas City Chiefs stars Travis Kelce ($30 million) and Patrick Mahomes ($27 million).

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Through two weeks of the 2024 campaign, Prescott's performance has left fans wanting more. Prescott has thrown for 472 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions for the 1-1 Cowboys.

To be fair, the CeeDee Lamb holdout hurt Prescott's timing coming into the season and things should improve with more reps.

He will have the opportunity to find his groove in Week 3 when the Cowboys host the Baltimore Ravens.

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