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Rapoport’s 'proactive' Cowboys line sparks contract-history backlash
sports1 month ago

Rapoport’s 'proactive' Cowboys line sparks contract-history backlash

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport labeled the Dallas Cowboys’ latest contract move as proactive, praising kicker Brandon Aubrey’s four-year, $28 million extension as a record payout. The remark drew backlash from fans who view the Cowboys’ history as slow, public, and contentious in contract talks, noting Aubrey’s deal came after months of negotiations and a second-round tender. The piece also references broader contract drama surrounding players like Micah Parsons and George Pickens, highlighting the team’s ongoing renegotiation efforts.

Cowboys' Brandon Aubrey lands record-breaking four-year extension
sports1 month ago

Cowboys' Brandon Aubrey lands record-breaking four-year extension

Dallas signed kicker Brandon Aubrey to a four-year, $28 million extension, making him the NFL’s highest-paid kicker at $7 million per year. The 31-year-old Pro Bowler has hit 112 of 127 field goal attempts (88.2%), and the deal runs through 2029, securing Dallas’ kicking core as other off-season moves continue.

Cowboys lock in $5.76M second-round tender for kicker Brandon Aubrey
sports2 months ago

Cowboys lock in $5.76M second-round tender for kicker Brandon Aubrey

The Dallas Cowboys placed a second-round restricted free agent tender worth $5.76 million on kicker Brandon Aubrey, meaning other teams can sign him to an offer sheet which Dallas can match; if not, Dallas would receive a second-round draft pick. Aubrey has been a Pro Bowl-caliber kicker with a history of long-range makes, making him a high-profile asset in the Cowboys’ negotiations.

Cowboys place second-round tender on Brandon Aubrey, keeping market options open
sports2 months ago

Cowboys place second-round tender on Brandon Aubrey, keeping market options open

Dallas has placed a second-round restricted free-agent tender on kicker Brandon Aubrey for the 2026 season, worth about $5.81 million. Aubrey can negotiate with other teams, but Dallas would retain the right to match any offer or receive a second-round pick as compensation if he signs elsewhere. Aubrey, a Notre Dame soccer convert, has gone 112-for-127 on field goals over three seasons, with strong 50+-yard and 60+-yard marks, and Dallas has also tendered OL T.J. Bass at about $5.8 million.

Cowboys tag Pickens to test the market, push Aubrey renewal
sports2 months ago

Cowboys tag Pickens to test the market, push Aubrey renewal

Dallas used a non-exclusive franchise tag on George Pickens to let him explore offers while Dallas gauges his market, with potential compensation of two first-round picks if they don’t match. Separately, Dallas is optimistic about re-signing kicker Brandon Aubrey on a market-setting deal, with talks centered around $8 million per year and optimism from Stephen Jones that a deal could be reached soon.

Aubrey Seeks $10M Per Season in Cowboys Talks
sports3 months ago

Aubrey Seeks $10M Per Season in Cowboys Talks

Dallas is reportedly offering Brandon Aubrey a long-term deal averaging near $7.5M to become the NFL’s highest-paid kicker, but Aubrey is seeking about $10M per season. Talks began before the 2025 season and remain at an impasse, with a fallback second-round tender of $5.8M possible if no long-term agreement is reached. Aubrey, 30, is a three-time Pro Bowler with six 60+-yard field goals and a career-long of 65 yards, and is expected to remain with Dallas for 2026.

Cowboys' Five-Point Re-sign Plan Aims at 2026 Build
nfl4 months ago

Cowboys' Five-Point Re-sign Plan Aims at 2026 Build

Dallas’ front office plans to re-sign five in-house players to shape the 2026 roster, highlighting George Pickens, Javonte Williams, Brandon Aubrey, Jadeveon Clowney and T.J. Bass, as they navigate a projected cap shortfall of over $30 million by using extensions, restructures and releases; Pickens could be franchise-tagged, Williams and Clowney are unrestricted free agents, and Aubrey and Bass face tender options to balance cost and depth.

Cowboys' Brandon Aubrey Seals Dramatic OT Victory Over Giants
sports8 months ago

Cowboys' Brandon Aubrey Seals Dramatic OT Victory Over Giants

The Cowboys defeated the Giants 40-37 in a thrilling game highlighted by Brandon Aubrey’s near-record 64-yard field goal to tie and a game-winning 46-yarder in overtime, despite Russell Wilson's impressive 450-yard performance for the Giants. The game featured a high-scoring fourth quarter, a new overtime rule, and costly penalties by the Giants, who have now lost nine straight to Dallas.