Prescott had one of the best seasons of his career in 2023
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Dak Prescott’s Sunday started with a win before he even sniffed the field before the Dallas Cowboys’ opening game against the Cleveland Browns.
Prescott and the Cowboys agreed to a four-year contract extension worth $240 million, according to multiple reports. The veteran quarterback will reportedly earn $60 million and become the highest-paid player in NFL history.
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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) looks on from the sideline in the third quarter against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium. (Candice Ward-USA Today Sports)
Prescott will receive $231 million guaranteed, according to multiple reports
Dallas didn’t immediately announce the extension.
The Prescott deal came on the heels of the Cowboys’ extension with wide receiver CeeDee Lamb. The NFL world expected team owner Jerry Jones to work on a deal with Prescott afterward, but it didn’t come immediately.
Then, on Sunday, with about five hours before the start of the 2024 season. The Cowboys and Prescott reportedly got the deal done. He was set to be a free agent after this season.
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Dec. 17, 2023; Orchard Park, New York. Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) looks on in the second half against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium (Mark Konezny-USA Today Sports)
Prescott took the reins for the Cowboys when Tony Romo went down with an injury before the start of the 2016 regular season. He led the team to the playoffs that year and cemented himself as the future of the franchise.
When he signed his first contract extension before the start of the 2021 season, he set a record for the highest signing bonus in NFL history. It was later surpassed by Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson.
Prescott was runner-up for NFL MVP in 2023. He had 4,516 passing yards and led the NFL with 36 touchdown passes. It was one of the best years of his career.
June 5, 2024; Frisco, TX. Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) goes through a drill during practice at the Ford Center at the Star Training Facility in Frisco, Texas. (Chris Jones-USA Today Sports)
And now, he’s getting rewarded.
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Ryan Gaydos is a senior editor for Fox News Digital.
