Dak Prescott - Motivated to live up to new deal, win Super Bowl - ESPN

CLEVELAND — Dak Prescott was in his room at the downtown Cleveland Marriott at Key Tower when the Dallas Cowboys quarterback got the call that he was going to become the highest-paid player in NFL history.

He was with Ezekiel Elliott, his closest friend and teammate, and his physical therapist, Luke Miller, getting his body ready for the season opener against the Cleveland Browns as his agent, Todd France, FaceTimed him with the news: a four-year extension worth $240 million with $231 million guaranteed.

«A little emotional call,» Prescott said.

From there were calls to his girlfriend, Sarah Jane Ramos, and a hello to his baby daughter, M.J. More calls went to his marketing team, financial advisers and his father. He sent out a number of text messages as well.

Not more than an hour later, he was on the team bus to Huntington Bank Field and later led the Cowboys to a 33-17 win against the Cleveland Browns.

«It works for everyone and understanding where this cap is going, just excited that it's behind us and I can focus on winning games,» Prescott said.

By the time Prescott plays out the deal in 2028, he could potentially make more than $400 million in his career.

But he said a Super Bowl is what matters most.

«It's my only motivation,» Prescott said. «Hold up my part of this deal. Just deliver that. That's my motivation. Right now it's about celebrating this win tonight. Helluva win with these guys, excited for this plane ride back with them, but then turning the page tomorrow, getting on to the Saints and taking it one game at a time. That is what is at the forefront of my mind. Not the money. It's about holding up my end of the deal. And I want to do it here.»

In 1989, owner and general manager Jerry Jones paid $140