Dak's contract isn't fully guaranteed until 2027

[leeblair]

Only $129 million is guaranteed.

Dak Prescott​

Quarterback​

• Contract
• History
• Statistics
• Valuation

Age: 31​

Free Agency: 2029 (Void)​

Accrued Seasons: 8​

• Height: 6'2"
• Weight: 226
• College: Mississippi State
• Entry: 2016 Draft, Round 4, #135 overall (Cowboys)
• 2024 Salary Cap Charge: $44,615,980 (17.17% of cap)
• 2024 Cash Payout: $86,250,000 (31.37% of spending)
• 2024 Cash to Cap Ratio: 1.93
• Contract Value: $240,000,000 ($60,000,000 APY)
• Fully Guaranteed Money: $129,000,000
• Contract Ranking: 1/107 at QB

*Per Over the Cap
If Dak is released or cut before 2027, the Cowboys don't have to pay him the full amount.

Thought you guys might want to know.

 

[Reality]

I and others pointed this out right after the details came out.

The only issue is that some of the years are paid a year ahead of time, so it will cost them to release him.

For example, his 2026 salary is guaranteed if he's on the roster in March of 2025.

 

[leeblair]

I and others pointed this out right after the details came out.

The only issue is that some of the years are paid a year ahead of time, so it will cost them to release him.

For example, his 2026 salary is guaranteed if he's on the roster in March of 2025.

They would have to be proactive in making a decision if he continues to bomb.
I saw the dates once before, but couldn't find them this time.
I also don't know if he can be simply cut and released. I would think so, but I don't want to say for sure.

 

[Reality]

https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/player/_/id/19089/dak-prescott

Notes are at the bottom.

 

[DuncanIso]

They can release him, post June 1 2026.

 

[leeblair]

https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/player/_/id/19089/dak-prescott

Notes are at the bottom.

2024-2028Extension​

Dak Prescott signed a 4 year , $240,000,000 contract with the Dallas Cowboys, including $80,000,000 signing bonus, $231,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $60,000,000. In 2024, Prescott will earn a base salary of $1,250,000 and a signing bonus of $80,000,000, while carrying a cap hit of $43,382,647 and a dead cap value of $195,270,294.
Contract Terms:

4 yr(s) / $240,000,000
Average Salary:

$60,000,000
Signing Bonus:

$80,000,000
GTD at Sign:

$129,000,000
Total GTD:

$231,000,000
Free Agent:

2029 / UFA
SummaryCapCashVisual

Year		Age	Status	BaseP5 Salary	SigningProration	RestructureProration	Cap Hit	Cap %League Cap	Dead Cap
2024		31		$1,250,000	$29,200,000	$12,932,647	$43,382,647	16.99%	$195,270,294
2025		32		$47,750,000	$29,200,000	$12,932,647	$89,882,647	32.89%	$151,887,647
2026		33		$40,000,000	$16,000,000	$12,005,000	$68,005,000	23.26%	$62,005,000
2027		34		$45,000,000	$16,000,000	$1,000,000	$62,000,000	19.81%	$34,000,000
POTENTIAL OUT: 2028, 4 YR, $231,000,000; $34,000,000 DEAD CAP
2028		35		$55,000,000	$16,000,000	$1,000,000	$72,000,000	21.51%	$17,000,000
2029		36	Void UFA	-	-	-	-	-	-
2030			Void	-	-	-	-	-	-
2031			Void	-	-	-	-	-	-
2032			Void	-	-	-	-	-	-

Contract Notes

• $129M guaranteed at signing (signing bonus + 2024 salary + 2025 salary)
• $40M 2026 salary fully guarantees March 16, 2025 (injury guaranteed at signing)
• $45M 2027 salary fully guarantees the 5th league day of 2026 (injury guaranteed at signing)
• $17M of 2028 salary fully guarantees the 5th league day of 2027 (injury guaranteed at signing)
• Full No Trade Clause
• No Tag Clause
• 2029-2032 years automatically void 23 days prior to the 2031 league year
• $87.1M of 2024-2027 compensation is insured

Source: PFT

 

[KingintheNorth]

He signed an $80M signing bonus, and his 2025 base ($47,750,000) is already guranteed.

Reality already mentioned that the guarantees are one year ahead.

Plus another no-trade and no-franchise tag cap.

Stephen Jones was taken to the woodshed yet again.

Not going anywere soon.

 

[Ranching]

I and others pointed this out right after the details came out.

The only issue is that some of the years are paid a year ahead of time, so it will cost them to release him.

For example, his 2026 salary is guaranteed if he's on the roster in March of 2025.

Bah Humbug

 

[The Quest for Six]

Should have never resigned him to a deal, should have let him play out the season, and moved on with the rebuild...Daks contract will be an albatross around this clubs neck

 

[diamonddelts]

He is not going anywhere. Enjoy.

 

[ShortRound]

Well that's depressing

 

[Bob-Lillys-War]

This was the saddest contract yet .

there is no upside .

 

[Floatyworm]

He is not going anywhere. Enjoy.

Pffffff....Trey Lance is so close to taking over its.not even funny.

 

[Buzzbait]

Only $129 million is guaranteed.

Dak Prescott​

Quarterback​

129M Gauranteed ?
Well that'll pay for rebuilding his Prosper mansion.

 

[diamonddelts]

129M Gauranteed ?
Well that'll pay for rebuilding his Prosper mansion.

Maybe the house had low ceilings and the only way to fix it was to tear it all down and rebuild. A good metaphor for it's owner.

 

[CanadianCowboysFan]

he isn't going anywhere

 

[Whiskey Cowboy]

So draft a QB high next year
Give him a year to develop
Cut Dak in '26 if new guy looks good

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

Should have never resigned him to a deal, should have let him play out the season, and moved on with the rebuild...Daks contract will be an albatross around this clubs neck

Just cut him and take the hit. If you have to lose players because of it oh well.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

So draft a QB high next year
Give him a year to develop
Cut Dak in '26 if new guy looks good

Only problem is this class looks like ***. Might need to suck a year later lol.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

Like Dez said, if you think Dak is why we suck you don’t no ball. He also said he was drunk but I’m pretty sure that has nothing to do with anything lol.