Cowboys Secure Kicker Aubrey with Second-Round Tender

0:00On March 7th, the Dallas Cowboys are set to place a second round restricted free agent tender on kicker Brandon Aubrey worth $5.76 million. This move secures him for next season while giving the team a fallback if talks stall. Another squad grabbing him would cost a second round draft pick plus a massive contract, which experts say is a long shot given his salary wishes. Negotiations for a long-term extension have dragged on for months without a deal. The Cowboys top offer sits just under $7 million per year, enough to top the current market leader at $6.4 million. Aubrey's camp pushed for $10 million annually, but that's led to a pause in serious talks until recently. Fans and analysts see Aubrey as one of the NFL's elite kickers after three strong seasons with Dallas, nailing long-field goals consistently. Turning 31 next month, he's proven reliable, but the Cowboys face tie-capped space with other stars to pay. The team feels no rush to budge, viewing the tender as a solid safety net that protects

1:03their investment. Discussions remain civil, even with the gap, and Dallas expects no outside interference from rival offers. For now, this keeps Aubrey in the fold while both sides weigh options ahead of free agency, leaving room for a breakthrough or a draft pick windfall.