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Dallas Cowboys Sign Dak Prescott to Record-Breaking $240M Contract Extension with $231M Guaranteed

Sep 8, 2024, 03:34 PM

The Dallas Cowboys and quarterback Dak Prescott have agreed to a record-breaking four-year, $240 million contract extension. This deal makes Prescott the highest-paid player in NFL history, with an average annual salary of $60 million. The contract includes $231 million in guaranteed money and an $80 million signing bonus, surpassing Deshaun Watson's previous record of $230 million. The agreement was finalized just hours before the Cowboys' season opener, ensuring Prescott remains with the team through 2028. The deal was negotiated by Todd France of Athletes First and represents a significant financial commitment by the Cowboys to their franchise quarterback.