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Defensive tackle Gerald McCoy did not play a down in the 2020 season because he tore his quadriceps while at Cowboys training camp in August, but he doesn’t think the injury should prevent him from finding work for the 2021 season. McCoy said on SiriusXM NFL Radio that he’s “working on running and getting strength [more] … [Read more...] about Gerald McCoy would love Tampa return, expects to be full go for camp

The Cowboys announced they have agreed to terms on a new contract with quarterback Dak Prescott on Monday. The team said it will announce further information and details at a formal press announcement Wednesday. The Cowboys had hoped to complete a deal with Prescott before the deadline for using a second franchise tag on their [more] … [Read more...] about Cowboys announce new contract with Dak Prescott

A year ago, Dak Prescott wanted a four-year deal. The Cowboys wanted him to sign on for five. The sides couldn’t agree, and the quarterback played 2020 under the $31.4 million franchise tag. It sent them back to the negotiating table this offseason, and now they have reached agreement on a long-term deal. The team [more] … [Read more...] about Report: Dak Prescott’s deal is for four years, $160 million

Dak Prescott had a large bird in his hand. He’s got an even bigger one now. With a reported four-year, $160 million contract from the Cowboys, Prescott will make $40 million per year. There are two ways to evaluate NFL contracts. One way, which applies when a player signs a new deal with time left [more] … [Read more...] about Dak Prescott becomes highest-paid player in league history, based on value at signing

The leverage held by Dak Prescott under the franchise tag allowed him to get a record deal. It also allowed him to force other valuable terms. Via Adam Schefter of ESPN.com, the contract has both a no-tag and a no-trade clause. No-trade clauses are becoming more common for franchise-quarterback contracts. They don’t have significant value [more] … [Read more...] about Dak Prescott’s contract has no-tag, no-trade clauses

Dak Prescott‘s contract easily can be called the best contract ever signed (once it’s officially signed) by any player in league history. The relatively straightforward details of the contract are set forth below (per a source with knowledge of the contract), followed by some analysis of what it all means. First, Prescott will receive a [more] … [Read more...] about Inside the Dak Prescott contract