The $240 Million Ultimatum: An inside look at the rumors threatening to end Dak Prescott's era in Dallas
Is Prescott’s time with the Cowboys starting to head to a close?
Chris Simms has raised fresh questions about Dak Prescott ’s future in Dallas , claiming there are “murmurs” that the Cowboys are losing patience with their $240 million quarterback with his comments arriving as the team’s season threatens to unravel. Speaking Monday, after Dallas surrendered a 14-point fourth-quarter lead in a 33-30 overtime defeat to the Arizona Cardinals and the former NFL quarterback suggested Prescott could be playing to keep his job.
“There’s been some murmurs that,” Simms said. “In Dallas, that they’re a little bit like at the end of their rope with Dak Prescott. Like, it’s like things better turn around or he ain’t gonna be the quarterback there next year. “We’ll see. We’ll see. For what they’re paying him, he’s not one of the top quarterbacks in football. That’s not even debatable, and he’s got some of the best support around him.” The contract makes any separation complicated. Prescott signed a four-year, $240 million extension in 2024, running through 2028, with $231 million guaranteed and a no-trade clause. A release before June 1, 2027 would reportedly leave Dallas with $131 million in dead money, falling to $76 million afterwards. A trade would carry cap charges of $86 million or $31 million, respectively and those financial obstacles mean the reported frustration does not automatically point to an imminent departure. Simms offered no named source for the alleged discontent, and Dallas has not confirmed plans to move on.
Cardinals collapse intensifies pressure on Prescott
The latest defeat has intensified the debate as Dallas fell to 3-5 after surrendering a 14-point fourth-quarter advantage, allowing Arizona to force overtime before Chad Ryland converted a 42-yard field goal for a 33-30 victory. Tyler Allgeier led the comeback with 147 rushing yards and 44 receiving yards, including a 63-yard touchdown run whilst Michael Wilson produced 111 receiving yards. Dallas had an opportunity to escape after Ryland missed the extra point, but could not capitalize in overtime, opening the door to the NFC West side to eventually move into range and secured the victory. Prescott has resisted attempts to blame one individual, insisting responsibility belongs across the organization, and the Cowboys have also missed the playoffs in 2024 and 2025, while their 3-5 start has placed another postseason appearance in doubt. His record and the franchise's continued Super Bowl drought have only increased scrutiny but whether the reported murmurs lead to a genuine change remains uncertain. Dallas faces the Indianapolis Colts on November 8, with their veteran quarterback under pressure to help stop the slide and strengthen his position as the short-term future of the team.
