Dallas Cowboys and QB Dak Prescott agree to record $240 million contract

The Dallas Cowboys and quarterback Dak Prescott have agreed to a four-year, $240 million contract that can make him the highest-paid participant in NFL historical past, per a number of experiences.

The deal consists of $231 million in assured cash. ESPN reported the signing first.

Prescott was set to enter the ultimate yr of his present contract. The lengthy, drawn-out negotiation ended with him incomes the largest contract in league historical past, valued at $60 million a season.

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Prescott, 31, was a fourth-round choose within the 2016 NFL Draft. He’s headed into his ninth season within the NFL, all with the Cowboys. Over his profession, he has a 73-41 report, however solely a 2-5 report within the postseason.

Final season, Prescott set profession highs in completions (410) and touchdowns (36), throwing for 4,516 yards with solely 9 interceptions. He led Dallas to a 12-5 report, however the Cowboys misplaced at house within the first spherical of the playoffs to the Inexperienced Bay Packers.

Prescott is the second Cowboy to signal a brand new contract after an prolonged negotiation this offseason. He joins his high receiver CeeDee Lamb as key offensive gamers who’ve signed new offers. Now each Prescott and Lamb are signed via 2028.

The Cowboys will play the Cleveland Browns of their Week 1 opener.