Dak Prescott said he doesn’t necessarily need to be the NFL’s highest-paid quarterback. However, the Dallas Cowboys and their franchise QB haven’t been able to find a common ground on his next deal.
Many thought something would get done before the start of free agency in March, but Prescott is now facing the possibility of playing in the final year of his deal and potentially hitting free agency next March.
Speaking at a Children’s Cancer Fund event in Dallas on Friday night, Prescott said he has spoken with Cowboys owner Jerry Jones about his contract, but also noted that “real” negotiations have not taken place.
Cowboys QB Dak Prescott on his contract situation pic.twitter.com/JM6f4T3PO5
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“I’m focused on here and right now, where I am,” Prescott said. “That’s always how I’ve been. I’ve been in this situation before, so it’s OK. I’m fine in any situation, betting on myself or playing this year out.”
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Prescott, who will turn 31 in July, seems at peace. Some might think he would be concerned about this possibly being his final year in Dallas. He didn’t sound like someone who is worried about that potential scenario.
“I don’t have any fears,” Prescott said. “I’m not going to say I fear being here or not. I don’t fear either situation, to be candid with you. I love this game. I love to play and love to better myself as a player and my teammates around me.
Cowboys QB Dak Prescott said he has no fears about his NFL future, whether it’s in Dallas or somewhere else pic.twitter.com/VKDVNEqVE8
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“Right now, it’s with the Dallas Cowboys. That’s where I want to be and that’s where I am. That’s the focus. After the season we’ll see where we’re at, and if the future holds that. If not, go from there.”
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