Cowboys Reportedly Hoping to Get Dak Prescott Deal Done By End of Franchise Tag Window

There has been no shortage of conflicting rumors to surface surrounding Dak Prescott's contract dilemma since the start of the NFL's offseason.

In truth, gossip has been bubbling all season long. But now, however, it's becoming all the more glaring that the franchise's inability to come to terms with the 26-year-old signal caller will come full circle. The only question is when terms of an extension will be agreed upon, and what the number is going to be.

Well, insider Ian Rapoport understands that Dallas plans on expediting talks with Prescott, and that the team is hopeful a deal will be inked prior to the close of the franchise tag window on March 10.

Rapoport noted the difficulty for teams to reach agreements by that supposed "deadline," but the Cowboys appear optimistic in their ability to do so, which is puzzling considering the extent to which both sides have clashed in discussions thus far.

Prescott reportedly rejected a deal worth $33 million in average annual value in September Dallas; considering that the franchise tag would earn him $32.9 million, in 2020, it's understandable why he'd turn down such a sum.

The two-time Pro Bowler wants guaranteed money that presumably exceeds the yearly salaries of both division rival Carson Wentz ($32 million) of Philadelphia and Rams QB Jared Goff ($33.5 million). Of course, Prescott is oft-compared to those two gunslingers since they all entered the league together in 2016.

The Cowboys are evidently motivated to put this elongated headache behind them. Within a month's time, we'll know if they were able to do just that.