NFL world rips Cowboys for not signing Dak Prescott to extension

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The deadline for franchise-tagged players to sign long-term contract extensions came and went Wednesday afternoon.

While a couple players did indeed agree to extensions, the highest-profile figure did not. Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott will play under the franchise tag in 2020 after a long contract stalemate between the Pro Bowler and his team.

Prescott, 26, will earn $31.4 million this coming season before potentially hitting free agency in March. This comes after he tallied nearly 5,300 total yards with 33 total touchdowns and 11 interceptions last season.

Needless to say, the NFL world had its reactions to the two sides failing to come to terms on a long-term extension. It starts with Prescott’s brother.

https://twitter.com/86Prescott/status/1283494213561323522?s=20

The deal included a 50M signing bonus and 70M over the first two years. I'm told Dak Prescott wanted to get this deal done but it was just too late per source informed. #Cowboys https://t.co/3h16v7kcIq
— Jane Slater (@SlaterNFL) July 15, 2020

There was some late talks between the #Cowboys and Dak Prescott’s camp. It didn’t seem to gain much traction. And so, Dak plays on the tag and will go another season on a 1-year deal. https://t.co/TCdssoRL00
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July 15, 2020

If you think Andy Dalton should start over Rayne Dakota Prescott please unfollow me and seek professional help ASAPidly
— Cameron Magruder (@ScooterMagruder) July 15, 2020

https://twitter.com/86Prescott/status/1283508653509795840?s=20

https://twitter.com/PeakPrescott/status/1283510359417118720?s=20

The Dallas Cowboys tripped into Dak Prescott after stumbling into Tony Romo and still don't have an appreciation for quarterbacks to the point that they would pay top dollar for one in the year 2020.

Pretty unbelievable.
— RJ Ochoa (@rjochoa) July 15, 2020

No deal. #Cowboys QB Dak Prescott bets on himself plays on the tag for 31.4M this season and we all get to play this game again next year pic.twitter.com/FQ6rvtAjpc
— Jane Slater (@SlaterNFL) July 15, 2020

Barring a trip to the Super Bowl, it's hard to imagine Dak Prescott reaches a level that will convince *everyone* he is deserving of Elite QB Money.

That seems troubling, since the conversation likely starts at $38 million/year in 2021.

Hard not to wonder where this is heading.
— David Helman (@davidhelman_) July 15, 2020

We heard so much that the dispute between the Cowboys and Dak Prescott was over time.

Do the Cowboys really think that Dak is going to be willing to sign a five-year deal AFTER going through a year on the franchise tag? His representation might ask for three in 2021 as a result.
— RJ Ochoa (@rjochoa) July 15, 2020