Rumors of Expected Free Agency Contract for Byron Jones Are Truly Wild

The Dallas Cowboys have several big-money decisions to make this offseason. One could have been for Byron Jones, but it appears he will be playing elsewhere in 2020.

His insane contract projections may explain why the Cowboys gave up without much of a fight (in addition to the fact Dak Prescott and Amari Cooper obviously take precedent).

More: Byron Jones could end up getting $18M per year with $60M guaranteed https://t.co/5CiZsB0NjA
— NFL Update (@MySportsUpdate) March 5, 2020

Jones is projected to get a record deal for a cornerback -- $18 million per year is unheard of at the position considering Xavien Howard made waves in 2019 with his five-year, $77.5 million deal. Jones could be looking at a five-year, $90 million deal with two-thirds of that guaranteed.

Cowboys will let CB Byron Jones hit free agency (via @RapSheet)https://t.co/7RB7BCLOIH pic.twitter.com/YRcFAIFk7Q
— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) February 29, 2020

Jones, the former 2015 first-round pick, has proven he's one of the best in the league over the past two seasons. To think this guy initially played safety in the NFL!

Now, he'll be heavily sought after this offseason, but Dallas will have to watch him (or maybe play against him) when he's inevitably wearing another uniform in 2020.