Cowboys Target $230 Million Star Quarterback in Trade.

Cowboys Target $230 Million Star Quarterback in Trade.

The Dallas Cowboys agreed to restructure Dak Prescott’s contract for 2024, but his status beyond next season is questionable. It would be disappointing if the two parties did not eventually achieve a long-term agreement, but speculations will flare up if no new pact is in place by week one.

Prescott’s current contract includes no-trade and no franchise tag clauses, allowing him to potentially enter free agency in 2025. K.D. Drummond of USA Today explored probable alternative quarterback choices for Dallas in 2025. Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray tops this list, as the expert is already looking ahead to next offseason after the team’s disappointing free agency.

“Trey Lance, already in Dallas, is in a group of haven’t-yet-established guys, along with Justin Fields, who is now in Pittsburgh,” Drummond wrote in a March 19, 2024 post titled, “It may be time for Cowboys to focus on 2025, so here’s the plan.” “What if Russell Wilson rebounds with the Steelers? He is also a free agent after next year.

“Arizona’s Kyler Murray becomes tradeable in 2025 with a dead cap hit to the Cardinals of $33 million and $12 million of savings if traded, and he has no guarantee money remaining after that season for the acquiring club.”

Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray’s 5-Year, $230 Million Deal Runs Through 2028

This is undoubtedly a long-shot trade target, but let’s look into the possibility of obtaining Murray. Murray, like Prescott, faces an uncertain future with his current club. Murray’s five-year, $230 million contract runs through the 2028 season.

Dallas may have more flexibility with Murray after 2025, but his cap hit is not significantly higher than Prescott’s. Murray’s cap hits for 2025 and 2026 are $45 million and $55 million, respectively.

Cowboys Trade Verdict: Dallas Should Pass on Cardinals QB Kyler Murray

Moving on from Prescott would imply that the franchise cannot construct a contender around him, at least not at his asking price. However, Murray has had even less NFL success than Prescott.

Murray has yet to win a playoff game in his career and has only appeared once. Murray, the former No. 1 selection, would have to make a significant improvement in 2024 to be considered a trade target.

Cowboys Rumors: The Team Is Working Towards Signing Dak Prescott to a Contract Extension

Prescott and the Cowboys are reportedly working on a new contract extension. This is still the most likely outcome for both parties.

If Dallas decides to part ways with Prescott, it would be better for the Cowboys to enter the NFL draft and start fresh with a quarterback on a team-friendly rookie contract. Acquiring a veteran like Murray is unlikely to help the Cowboys’ Super Bowl aspirations.

“Beyond this accounting move [Prescott’s contract restructuring], the Cowboys are continuing to try to sign QB Dak Prescott to a contract extension, according to sources,” ESPN’s Ed Werder wrote in a March 18 X message.

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