Cowboys Reportedly Offered Dak Prescott $33 Million Per Year and He Said No

As we approach the start of free agency on Mar. 18, the Dallas Cowboys are doing their best to lock up quarterback Dak Prescott to a long-term deal.

Dallas was close to inking the 26-year-old gunslinger last season when they offered him a $33 million-per-year contract in September. However, Prescott didn't agree to the deal because he felt he was worth more.

Putting in perspective the report that @dak rejected $33 million per year deal in September https://t.co/wVJdHm9CiN
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) February 7, 2020

After having the best season of his NFL career thus far, the Cowboys want to ink their franchise quarterback long term. Contract talks between the two parties are expected to heat up soon, according to Dallas Cowboys Vice President Stephen Jones.

Dallas Cowboys VP Stephen Jones says Dak Prescott contract talks ‘fixing to heat up’ https://t.co/OckxJhtATw
— Clarence Hill Jr (@clarencehilljr) February 7, 2020

If the Cowboys cannot agree to a contract with Prescott, it is expected that they will franchise tag him for the 2020 season. The franchise tag would be worth $32.9 million for the upcoming season. However, as Prescott wants to be signed long term, this may produce tension between the two sides.

Sources: Cowboys likely to use franchise tag on Dak Prescott as contract talks remain at impasse.https://t.co/0DJz4Srw91
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 2, 2020

The Cowboys have the talent to be a Super Bowl contender, but were held back by former head coach Jason Garrett. Under Super Bowl winning head coach Mike McCarthy, Dallas has the potential to rise to the top of the NFC East, and the conference as a whole. However, they may have a difficult time doing so if their star quarterback isn't happy.