Cowboys Reportedly Made 'Generous' Contract Offers to Dak Prescott, Ezekiel Elliott and Amari Cooper
By Jerry Trotta
Jerry Jones continues to be adamantly confident about locking down his dynamic offensive trio of Dak Prescott, Ezekiel Elliott and Amari Cooper, despite there being no concrete evidence to suggest an agreement will be made in the near future.
As we know, patience is a virtue and it would appear as though the Cowboys boss' fortitude is about to pay off.
Jane Slater of NFL Network reported Tuesday morning that Dallas has "generous" offers on the table for Dak, Zeke and Coop that would reportedly morph each player into the top five (in terms of annual salary) at their respective positions.
Back in Oxnard for #Cowboys camp today and Wednesday and a few new details on the contracts front. I’m told the team has “generous” offers on the table for their QB, RB and WR. Putting each one in the top 5 “highest paid” at their positions.
— Jane Slater (@SlaterNFL) August 6, 2019
Slater added that the Cowboys are prepared to get the extensions signed and sealed prior to training camp's conclusion, but if both parties fail to agree on a specific figure then the organization will be more than willing to play the upcoming season on a "prove it deal."
Additionally, I’m told they’re ready and willing to get the deals done but if the two sides can’t agree on numbers that make more sense the #Cowboys are prepared to play this season with each player on a “prove it deal.” https://t.co/Grwlg3zTV4
— Jane Slater (@SlaterNFL) August 6, 2019
This should reassure Cowboys Nation, but Jerry and Stephen Jones would be wise to prioritize signing their All-Pro running back first and foremost. After all, he's currently living it up in Cabo awaiting a new-and-improved contract.
Dak and Amari, on the other hand, are present at camp and both players have hinted they aren't inordinately concerned about getting their own deals done as soon as possible.
Whatever the case, it could really be a matter of time until all three Pro-Bowlers lock down their future in Big D. As always, stay tuned for updates on any reported progress.