Dak 'couldn't be happier' to be with Cowboys despite no extension
Dak Prescott will have to wait until at least after the 2020 season to get his first big-money extension, but the quarterback isn't concerned about failing to secure a long-term deal with the Dallas Cowboys.
"I'm a Cowboy and couldn't be happier," Prescott told Jori Epstein of USA TODAY Sports on Wednesday. "I look forward to working along coach (Mike) McCarthy, the staff, and my teammates to be the best team we can be in pursuit to our goal of a Super Bowl."
Prescott will play the upcoming season on the $31.4-million franchise tag after months of negotiations.
Just prior to Wednesday's deadline to sign franchise-tagged players, Prescott was involved in a last-minute push to ink a contract worth $33 million to $35 million annually with $110 million guaranteed, a source told Jane Slater of NFL Network. However, the two parties ultimately couldn't agree to terms.
Patrick Mahomes is the highest-paid player in the NFL at $45 million per season, while Russell Wilson is second at $35 million.
Prescott has arguably been one of the NFL's most underpaid players while on his rookie contract. As a former fourth-round pick, he's made around $4 million over his first four seasons, far below the rate for a starting-caliber quarterback.
Though Prescott holds no ill-will toward Dallas over the inability to agree to a long-term deal, his brother sent waves Wednesday by calling out the team on social media.
The 26-year-old was second in the league last year with 4,902 passing yards and 30 touchdowns against 11 interceptions last season.