Trading Dak Prescott this season would add about $10.5 million to what the Cowboys already have against their 2027 salary cap for him. They would still have to pay for his replacement, but the cost of this endeavor deserves a…
NFL analyst Chris Simms reported murmurs that the Dallas Cowboys are near the end of their rope with Dak Prescott. Writing for Inside The Star, Cody Warren evaluates the potential financial and roster consequences if Dallas decided to trade the veteran quarterback, noting that Prescott holds a no-trade clause and that moving him would result in approximately $86.48 million in dead money against the 2027 salary cap.
Warren argues that Dallas should consider a trade to acquire draft picks and rebuild financial flexibility for the future. He suggests starting backup quarterback Sam Howell in the interim and exploring draft options such as college prospect Drew Mestemaker rather than committing large financial resources to another veteran passer.
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