Jerry Jones doesn't want to talk about Cowboys' pending contracts anymore

Jerry Jones has answered all the questions he would like to when it comes to the Dallas Cowboys contract negotiations with Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb.

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones / Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones imitated Forest Gump when discussing contract negotiations on Friday, essentially saying "That's all I have to say about that."

Normally, Jones never misses an opportunity to wax philosophical about his beloved franchise. Whether he's comparing himself to Patrick Mahomes or using an uncomfortable phrase to describe the good 'ol days when his team won Super Bowls, Jerry is typically going to respond with far more words than necessary.

That's why it was slightly jarring when he said he didn't want to talk about the ongoing contract negotiations between his franchise and two of their top players, Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb.

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones on contract talks with CeeDee Lamb: “They’re just progressing, in my mind.”

On Dak Prescott’s contract: “I would say that we’re talking. I would not have a legitimate progress point there at all. And I really don’t have it for Lamb, either. And it’s not…

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It's interesting that Jones began saying things were "progressing" when Lamb was brought up but then said there was no "legitimate progress" being made with Prescott.

From there, his tone changed and eventually, he was done with the discussion.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) and head coach Mike McCarthy / Jason Parkhurst-USA TODAY Sports

Earlier on Friday, it was reported that Prescott believed a deal would get done. While he remains confident, he's also comfortable with the possibility that he might have to look for a new home in 2025.

Perhaps Jones is also coming to terms with the possibility that Prescott could be on the way out. It's clear by now Jones doesn't want to pay market value and even Dallas legend Troy Aikman sees the chances of an extension slipping away with each passing day.

Perhaps that pressure is why Jones feels he needs to stop talking.

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