Dak Prescott Secures Record-Breaking News $240 Million Contract with Dallas Cowboys Ahead of Season Opener
The Dallas Cowboys and their star quarterback, Dak Prescott, have made history with a groundbreaking agreement on a new contract just hours before the team’s season opener against the Cleveland Browns. Prescott has signed a four-year, $240 million contract, setting a new standard in the NFL. This deal makes Prescott the highest-paid player in the league and the first to earn an average of $60 million per season, according to a source familiar with the deal. The agreement, which has yet to be officially announced, includes a staggering $231 million in guaranteed money, surpassing the record set by Deshaun Watson’s deal with the Browns two years ago.
Prescott’s Path to a Record Deal
Prescott, 31, was entering the final year of his previous $160 million, four-year contract, a franchise record at the time. This new deal cements his status as one of the league’s highest-paid players, a fitting recognition for a quarterback who has led the Cowboys to the playoffs in three consecutive seasons and five times in his eight-year career. However, despite the team’s regular-season success, Dallas has struggled to advance beyond the divisional round of the playoffs since its last Super Bowl win in 1995.
Prescott, the runner-up in last year’s NFL MVP voting, has made his mission clear: to bring a championship back to Dallas. “I want to be the QB that gets this team past the divisional round,” Prescott has said, and his new contract ensures he’ll get the chance to do just that.
Building the Team Around Prescott
The deal follows another significant contract signed by the Cowboys, as All-Pro wide receiver CeeDee Lamb secured a $136 million, four-year extension just two weeks ago. Lamb, who held out during training camp for a new deal, was entering the final year of his rookie contract. His return solidifies a potent offensive unit that showcases the team’s commitment to continued dominance in the NFC.
Dak Prescott’s Rise
Prescott’s ascent to becoming the face of the Cowboys franchise began unexpectedly in 2016. During a preseason game, then-starter Tony Romo suffered a back injury. With backup Kellen Moore also out, Prescott was thrust into the starting role as a rookie. Despite an initial loss to the New York Giants, Prescott led the Cowboys on an 11-game winning streak, setting a new franchise record for a single season.
Prescott edged out teammate Ezekiel Elliott that year to win NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year honors. The Cowboys entered the playoffs as the NFC’s top seed but fell to Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers in their first postseason game. Prescott secured his first playoff victory two seasons later against the Seattle Seahawks, only to suffer another early exit at the hands of the Los Angeles Rams.
In recent years, Prescott has taken his game to new heights, particularly with three straight 12-win seasons starting in 2021. He delivered a memorable performance in a wild-card win over Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2022, marking Brady’s last game. However, the Cowboys again fell short in the divisional round, this time against the San Francisco 49ers.
Looking Ahead
Prescott’s record contract reflects his value to the Cowboys and solidifies his place in the franchise’s storied quarterback legacy. He is climbing the career leaderboards in nearly every statistical category for Dallas. Prescott is now second in career touchdown passes, just 45 behind Tony Romo. He’s also third in passing yards, trailing Romo and Hall of Famer Troy Aikman, but stands as the Cowboys’ all-time leader in completion percentage at 67%.
With the upcoming season in full swing and a new contract in place, Prescott’s focus is clear. He is determined to add another chapter to the Cowboys’ rich history—one that culminates in a Super Bowl title. The Cowboys are counting on Prescott to lead them through another playoff run, with hopes of finally breaking their postseason curse.
As Prescott himself put it, “Now, it’s time to win.”