Prescott: Extension 'can be done,' Lamb's 'ready to get back' - ESPN

OXNARD, Calif. — As discussions continue regarding a contract extension, the Dallas Cowboys' Dak Prescott explained why he believes he has an obligation to other quarterbacks and his teammates as to what kind of deal he does or does not accept.

«I'm a guy that grew up with two older brothers,» Prescott said. «You understand what a brotherhood means, not only for just this team but the fraternity of the NFL and the players. The money is out there and the money can happen. It can be done. There's ways to make everything work for both ways. That's in that sense it's always about pushing the envelope for the next man.»

Owner and general manager Jerry Jones said Friday that talks are continuing with Prescott, as well as with wide receiver CeeDee Lamb, who missed his 10th day of training camp in a holdout.

«I would not have a legitimate progress point there at all [with Prescott] and I really don't have one for Lamb either,» Jones said. «And it's not negative. I'm just not thinking that it will do any good to talk about progress.»

Prescott is entering the final year of his four-year, $140 million contract and is set to count for $55 million against the salary cap.

Since the start of training camp, Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love joined Cincinnati's Joe Burrow and Jacksonville's Trevor Lawrence as the highest-;paid quarterbacks at $55 million per season.

Prescott turned 31 earlier this week. Burrow is 28, Love is 26 and Lawrence is 25.

The Cowboys cannot put the franchise tag on Prescott after the season, which means without an extension he would be able to hit the open market next March. If Prescott signs elsewhere, he will count roughly $40 million against the Cowboys' 2025 salary cap and Dallas will search for a