Cowboys Lock in Kicker Aubrey for Under $6M

0:00On March 7th, the Dallas Cowboys placed the second round tender on kicker Brandon Aubrey, locking him in for under $6 million per year. This comes after his representatives push for nearly 10 million annually and long-term talks. It's a smart move by the team, using their leverage to avoid overpaying when the market top is around $6.4 million for the position. That tender lets Aubrey chat with other teams starting next week, but real offers seem unlikely. Any suitor would lose a second round draft picked to Dallas if the Cowboys pass on matching and no one wants that cost for a kicker, even a star. Fans and analysts see this as a win for the Cowboys, securing a proven talent without drama. Aubrey stands out with three straight pro-boles to open his career. The most field goals in any player's first three seasons and a record six makes. From 60 yards or more, Talks got heated before the 2025 season, with Aubrey firing back at reports online. Looking ahead, things could get tense again by 2027 when he's a free

1:02agent and tenders won't be as cheap. The team also tended offensive lineman TJ Bass. For now, Dallas keys one of the league's elite kickers on roster affordably, setting up their special teams for another strong run.