Cowboys, Aubrey in Contract Extension Standoff

0:00On March 4, NFL teams, including the Dallas Cowboys, are deep into salary cap work as free agency nears. A major focus for Dallas remains kicker Brandon Aubrey's contract extension, which has not been finalized despite expectations of a second round. Tender, the soon-to-be 31-year-old Aubrey, has earned three straight pro-bowl nods with elite accuracy, especially on mom kicks. The Cowboys previously offered more than $6,400,000 per year, but his side seeks near $10,000,000 annually. Analysts the Aubrey as too valuable to lose, though that $10,000,000 figure would top the current market by over 50%. A second-round Tender locks him at $5,810,000, letting Dallas match any outside offers and gain a draft pick if they pass. Aubrey views restricted free agency as a chance to test his worth for his family. The Cowboys have until March 11, to file the Tender, after which he could sign elsewhere by April 18. Both sides appear patient for now, positioning Dallas to retain a key-special team star amid

1:05the off-season shuffle. FLC