Negotiations began in earnest February 2019, the Cowboys and quarterback Dak Prescott’s representation interested in extending Dallas’ three-year starter.
They veered close to resolution that September before sputtering—and propelling what became a years-long journey. The franchise tag deadline came and went in 2020, phone calls acknowledging the again-deferred security but not changing the reality. Finally, in March 2021, a rehabilitating Prescott inked a four-year, $160 million extension to stay home.
Now arrives Prescott’s first full offseason in four years with contract certainty. What potential awaits?
“I didn’t think about it until you said it,” Prescott told USA TODAY Sports by phone last week, speaking in partnership with Sleep Number. “But it just allows you to be fresh and be certain on everything and know obviously you’re here. There’s no questions. You can help the team make decisions.”
The Cowboys face plenty of decisions, with 20 players scheduled to…
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