Cowboys, Aubrey in High-Stakes Kicker Contract Talks

0:00On March 5th, the Dallas Cowboys are deep into contract talks with their all pro-kicker Brandon Aubrey as free agency looms next week. Since joining the team in 2023, he's nailed 112 of 127 field goals, including 35 from 50 yards or longer. The three-time pro-buller has proven he's elite and deserves a big extension. Cowboys plan to slap a second-round tender on him, which would pay $5.81 million if he plays out the 2026 season, under it. That keeps him in Dallas for now, but his signals they're serious about retaining him amid the usual off-season drama. Interest is heating up from other teams, like the Green Bay Packers, who've already chatted with Aubrey's representative since the NFL scouting. Combine, fans and analysts see this as classic Cowboys negotiation tactics, but Aubrey's camp isn't budging easily. Reports say he has an offer on the table to top the NFL's highest paid kicker. Early Kansas City Chiefs star, Harrison Buttker, at 6.4 million per year.

1:02Aubrey wants a long-term deal averaging 10 million annually, pushing the boundaries for the position. While 10 million seems steep for a kicker, the size might land around 8 million to wrap this up before free agency chaos hits. Keep an eye on Aubrey. He could reshape how teams value their booters.