The Dallas Cowboys' training camp in Oxnard, California is in full swing, and all eyes are on quarterback Dak Prescott as he prepares for the upcoming NFL season. Prescott recently took the time to address the media, offering insights into his mindset, career, and future with the team.
Dak Prescott’s Confidence in Contracts and the Cowboys
Prescott, who led the NFL with 36 touchdown passes in 2023 and recorded a passer rating of 105.9 last season—the second-best in the league—spoke candidly about his contract situation. As he approaches the end of his four-year, $160 million contract, he remained optimistic and focused on his role with the Cowboys.
“You know, I'm going to say it: I want to be here. But you know when you look up all the great quarterbacks I've watched, they've played for other teams. So my point in saying that is that that's not something to fear. That may be a reality for me one day,” Prescott said. “Be where your feet are, make the most of it. Be confident in yourself, make the team better. I love my teammates. I love that locker room. I love everything about being out here in Oxnard and being a Dallas Cowboy. So that's what allows me to be free and focus.”
Despite the increasing trend of lucrative quarterback contracts—Joe Burrow and Trevor Lawrence recently signed deals worth $275 million, while Jordan Love inked a $220 million contract with Green Bay, including a record-setting $75 million signing bonus—Prescott expressed no anxiety over his own contract negotiations.
“I'm not worried about the talk. I've got a great team, and I'm confident in getting something done. Confident in the front office here, and I don't really think about it to be honest with you,” he said. “As I said the first day, I'm under contract right now, so all I need to do is be the best that I can be for my job and this year. Whatever happens whether it's in a couple weeks—who knows when it is if it does happen, it will happen. I'm not worried about that. I have people that are handling that with the front office, and I have a lot of confidence in them.”
A Brotherhood Beyond Numbers
Prescott also touched on the camaraderie and brotherhood within the Cowboys and the NFL as a whole, illustrating his deep-seated commitment to his teammates and the sport.
“I'm a guy who grew up with two older brothers, and you understand what a brotherhood means, not only for just this team, but the fraternity of the NFL and the players. The money is out there. It can happen. It can be done. There is ways to make everything work for both ways,” Prescott said. “That's in that sense of pushing the envelope for the next man. That's why I said that. Then again, I've never truly cared about the number.”
This sense of responsibility extends beyond personal gain. Prescott views his contract negotiations as part of a larger obligation to the NFL and other quarterbacks, ensuring that everyone can benefit from fair compensation.
“Whether it was the first time with the franchise tag negotiations or right now, that's why I've said I have an agent that I'm confident in and a front office that we can figure out something that works for both of us and makes sense,” he elaborated. “I've said it before: I have an obligation to the NFL, to other quarterbacks and to my teammates when it comes to what I get paid and what I accept. That's where sometimes I leave it to my agents.”
As the Cowboys continue their training in Oxnard, Prescott's focus and dedication remain unshaken. His leadership on and off the field, combined with his impressive stats, make him a pivotal player for Dallas. Whether he eventually signs a new contract with the Cowboys or finds himself playing for another team in the future, Prescott's impact on the NFL is undeniable.