Cowboys Place High Tender on Aubrey, Test Market

0:00On March 7th, the Dallas Cowboys just placed a second-round tender on kicker Brandon Aubrey for $5.76 million. This comes after they couldn't agree on a long-term deal with the guy who set an NFL record with six bill goals from at least 60 yards. Now, any team wanting him has to give up a second-round draft pick and match that salary. Earlier this week, the move puts Aubrey's value to the test in a big way. The Cowboys are betting no other squad will pay that steep price for a specialist, even one is reliable as him from deep range. Fans and analysts are buzzing about Aubrey's impact, especially his 79.5% success rate on kicks over 50 yards, third best. In league history for kickers with plenty of tries, he's turned midfield position into points time after time, making him a real weapon. Meanwhile, teams like the Baltimore Raven stand out as potential suitors. Their rookie kicker struggled last season, missing a key 44 yarder that cost them a playoff

1:02spot against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Detroit Lions, Washington Commanders, Buffalo Bills, and Carolina Panthers also had long-range woes. In today's NFL, where margins are razor thin, the Cowboys are gambling that Aubrey's elite league keeps him in Dallas without breaking the bank. Elsewhere.