Another ambiguous take on the same original Sports Illustrated story, from USA Today (
March 20, 2023):
"According to
Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer, Schultz apparently turned down a massive three-year, $36 million contract. The implication is that he thought he could do better with a larger offer. He could not, as Schultz remained unsigned over a week into this year’s free-agent period.
On Monday, the now ex-Cowboy finally settled for a deal with the Houston Texans worth … “up to” $9 million. That’s right, Schultz declined $36 million and eventually settled for a contract that will
only reach $9 million if he hits particular (undisclosed) incentives.""