Dak Prescott Contract

Last Modified Oct 17, 2022 14:50 GMT

Rayne Dakota Prescott is an American football quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) who goes by the name “Dak”. He was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys 135th in the fourth round of the 2016 NFL Draft.


He began playing football in high school and pursued it in Mississippi State University as well, and he earned recognition with his performance. He was placed on the watchlist for all national level college awards, and won the Corney Trophy twice in 2014 and 2015.


Dak Prescott has been named to 2 Pro Bowls and was titled NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2016.


Dak Prescott Contract

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Dak Prescott Contract with Dallas Cowboys


Dak Prescott’s current contract with the Cowboys can be broken down as follows:

ContractSigning BonusAverage SalaryGTD at SignTotal GTD
4 yr(s) / $160,000,000$66,000,000$40,000,000$95,000,000$126,000,000


YearBase SalarySigning BonusCap HitDead Cap Yearly Cash
2021$9,000,000$13,200,000$22,200,000$95,000,000$75,000,000
2022$20,000,000$13,200,000$33,200,000$72,800,000$20,000,000
2023$31,000,000$13,200,000$44,200,000$39,600,000$31,000,000
2024$29,000,000$13,200,000$47,200,000$26,400,000$34,000,000


What are the terms of Dak Prescott’s contract?


Dak Prescott signed a 4 year, $160,000,000 contract with the Dallas Cowboys, including a $66,000,000 signing bonus, $126,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $40,000,000. In 2021, Prescott will earn a base salary of $2,750,000, a signing bonus of $66,000,000 and a restructure bonus of $6,250,000, while carrying a cap hit of $17,200,000 and a dead cap value of $95,000,000.


The $66 million signing bonus is the highest in NFL history.


Dak Prescott’s Contract History


YearContractSigning BonusAverage SalaryGTD at Sign Total GTD
2016 - 20194 yr(s) / $2,723,393$383,393$680,848$383,393$383,393
20201 yr(s) / $31,409,000-$31,409,000$31,409,000$31,409,000


Dak Prescott’s Salary


Dak Prescott’s annual average salary is $40 million. The 4-year contract extension worth $160 million is the richest contract to be signed by a Cowboys player and placed him in second rank as the highest paid quarterback in the League.


Dak Prescott’s Net Worth


The 27-year old quarterback’s net worth is estimated to be $40 million, equal to his annual salary. He is the second highest paid quarterback in the NFL.


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