Amidst Cowboys Salary Cap Issues, Dak Prescott’s Brother Envies Eagles’ “Best Front Office” Over Jalen Hurts and AJ Brown Contracts

Tad Prescott, the brother of Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, can’t help but admire their NFC East rival. His recent comments shine a light on the Cowboys’ offseason constraints compared to the Philadelphia Eagles‘ spending spree.

In a YouTube interview, Tad stated, “These guys clearly have the best front office in the NFL because they seem to be one of those teams that the salary cap doesn’t exist for.” He cited the Eagles’ ability to extend Jalen Hurts while also signing stars like AJ Brown and Saquon Barkley to massive deals.

The Eagles locked up Hurts with a landmark 5-year, 255 million extension, making him one of the highest-paid players in NFL history at 51 million per year. They inked star receiver Brown to a 4-year, $100 million contract after trading for him last year, showing their willingness to spend big.

Tad contrasted this with the Cowboys’ salary cap situation, which is hamstrung by Dak’s lucrative $160 million contract.“They’re able to keep that cap hit under 50 million I think until 2029,” he explained, implying the Cowboys lack such flexibility with Dak’s deal.

The Cowboys’ quiet free agency period so far underscores Tad’s point. Bigger moves by the Cowboys could compromise re-signing their stars like CeeDee Lamb and Micah Parsons. While the Eagles reloaded their roster, Dallas has been mostly inactive aside from reworking Dak’s contract to provide modest 2024 cap relief.

Dak Prescott offseason disparity

Other than Dak’s cap relief, much of Tad’s envy and frustration stems from the Eagles’ ability to supplement their roster around Hurts and Brown. He pointed to Philadelphia signing former Giants running back Saquon Barkley to a lucrative deal, noting “Barkley’s making more money than any running back on our team.”

The Eagles also brought in linebacker Deon White on a significant contract this offseason. “They just continue to add first round talent year after year on both sides of the ball,” Tad stated, marveling at Philadelphia’s spending power.

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In contrast, the Cowboys have taken a more conservative approach in free agency due to their tight cap situation. Key players like running back Tony Pollard and center Tyler Biadasz departed for bigger paydays elsewhere. Dallas had to rework Dak’s contract recently, converting 55 million into an assigning bonus to free up 4 million in cap space for 2024. However, this move also increased Dak’s 2025 cap hit to $40 million.

Tad recognizes this disparity, saying “For them it seems like the salary cap doesn’t exist, so as a fan I truly think people forget that first I am a fan of this sport.” His comments highlight a growing frustration among Dallas’ fanbase over the team’s limited offseason moves compared to rivals like the Eagles. With over $55 million committed to Dak in 2024, difficult decisions lie ahead for the Cowboys’ front office.

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