The Dallas Cowboys are currently in the midst of contract negotiations with several key players, including quarterback Dak Prescott and star wide receiver CeeDee Lamb. The team is also considering the future contract of Micah Parsons, who is entering the fifth-year option of his rookie deal.
Prescott finished second in MVP voting last season and will be a free agent next March. He led the NFL with 36 touchdown passes and had a completion percentage of 69.5% and a QB rating of 105.9.
Lamb, an All-Pro receiver, is awaiting his contract extension and was not present at the first training camp practice.
Parsons, a player for the Cowboys, is entering the fifth-year option of his rookie deal and could follow Lamb's holdout plan.
The Cowboys are stressing that negotiating these massive contracts will take time. Owner Jerry Jones expressed his desire for Prescott to stay with the team long-term, but he cannot be franchise tagged again. Lamb is still under his rookie contract.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding these contract negotiations, owner Jerry Jones is focused on winning the Super Bowl instead of contractual issues. The Cowboys have made it to the playoffs in each of the past three seasons but have only one win in that span and have not reached the NFC championship game since 1995.
Quarterback Dak Prescott also expressed his desire to be with the Cowboys but acknowledged that he may need to play for another team if necessary. He led the league with 36 touchdown passes last season and had a completion percentage of 69.5% and a QB rating of 105.9.
The contractual holdout by CeeDee Lamb is not the only issue overshadowing training camp for the Cowboys. The team also has to address the future contracts of Micah Parsons and other players, as well as head coach Mike McCarthy's contract, which is entering its final year.
The Cowboys have a unique situation with these negotiations and are asking for understanding and time to reach agreements with their players. The team has a history of success in the NFL, including winning three Super Bowls, but they have not been able to win the championship since 1995. They will need all of their key players on the field and focused on the task at hand if they hope to make it back to the big game this season.