With the NFL draft fast approaching, the Dallas Cowboys are facing some major contract negotiations with key players.
Wide receiver CeeDee Lamb has dismissed any rumors of holding out and has assured TMZ that he will be in Dallas for the upcoming season. However, his contract situation is just one of three significant deals that the Cowboys need to address.
The talks with quarterback Dak Prescott have hit a roadblock, while linebacker Micah Parsons is also due for a new contract. The financial implications of these negotiations are staggering, with Prescott potentially costing over $50 million per year, Parsons over $35 million per year, and Lamb possibly looking at over $30 million per year. The cumulative cost of these deals could reach close to $120 million per year in new-money average per year on their next contracts.
Meanwhile, the Las Vegas Raiders, under new head coach Antonio Pierce, have hit a snag in their offseason program. Due to a rule in the NFL and NFLPA agreement, teams with a head coach who served as an interim coach for more than two games are ineligible for the added time and extra minicamp in their first offseason. As a result, the Raiders will not start their offseason program until next week.
On the player front, Iowa cornerback Cooper DeJean impressed scouts at his pro day with impressive physical traits, potentially putting him in contention for a first-round selection. Georgia tight end Brock Bowers is also generating interest, with teams intrigued by his unique skill set and versatility on the field.
In other news, former New England Patriots safety Logan Ryan announced his retirement, bringing attention to the successful Rutgers pipeline that supplied the Patriots with key players over the years. The partnership between new Titans coach Brian Callahan and quarterback Will Levis is also an intriguing storyline to watch this offseason.
