Dak Prescott Grew Up ‘Worshipping Dallas Cowboys’, Says His Brother, Who Is Pushing for an Exit Amid Stalled Contract Talks

Why does Tad Prescott want his brother Dak Prescott to leave the Dallas Cowboys? That’s the team Dak grew up idolizing. Well, Tad has some valid reasons for his unusual stance. Dak was drafted by the Cowboys in the 4th round in 2016 and has gone on to become the enigmatic face of the franchise. But his up-and-down season performances and yet another playoff exit have led to relentless criticism that Tad believes has become too toxic.

In a revealing interview with ‘I AM ATHLETE’, Tad Prescott made a point to highlight his brother Dak’s lifelong fandom of the Dallas Cowboys before making his controversial stance clear – he wants the star quarterback to leave the team. “He truly wants to be a Cowboy for life. Like I’m not joking when I say that boy grew up worshipping the Dallas Cowboys,” Tad stated. “But I’ve made the comments that I want him out of Dallas again, and that has been more so to the fans that constantly write me or dm me that your brother ain’t sh*t.”

The explosive comments shed light on the fractured relationship between Dak’s camp and a vocal segment of the Cowboys fan base that has increasingly criticized the 30-year-old QB, despite his overall success. While Dak has been the face of the franchise since being drafted in 2016, leading them to the playoffs 4 of the last 6 seasons with 2 Pro Bowl nods, his 2-5 postseason record has brought a constant barrage of vitriol from some fans that Tad believes has become untenable.

Tad’s surprising take calling for his brother’s exit from Dallas highlights the intense scrutiny QBs face. In a previous social media post, he mentioned, “Those who really follow or know me, knows I have never spoken badly about the @dallascowboys as an organization or team, I’ve never spoken badly about a player on the team or the city of Dallas. It’s the so called fans I have an issue with.“ Despite Dak’s career 73-41 regular season record, the playoff failures have made him a lightning rod.

With his future uncertain beyond 2024, the growing familial rift with some fans could factor into potential free agency decisions for the former Offensive Rookie of the Year. Tad has made it clear: he’s firm in his brother’s corner against the detractors, no matter what Dak decides. But what about Dak’s contract?

Cowboys rework Dak’s deal amid murky extension talks

While Tad Prescott has made his desire for Dak to leave the Cowboys clear, the team itself still seems intent on retaining their franchise quarterback – at least in the short term. Sources told ESPN that Dallas recently reworked Prescott’s massive $160 million contract by converting $5 million of his roster bonus into a signing bonus, creating $4 million in salary cap space for the 2024 season.

The move drops Prescott’s 2024 cap hit from $59 million down to $55 million. However, it also signals the Cowboys may be struggling to complete an extension to keep Dak in Dallas long-term. Team owner Jerry Jones struck a different, more definitive tone in 2021 when signing Prescott to that record 4-year deal compared to his recent comments about the QB’s future.

With a playoff history of more disappointing exits than deep runs, the 30-year-old quarterback is coming off another wild card round loss to Green Bay where he struggled early. Despite putting up MVP-caliber regular season numbers in 2023 with 4,516 yards and 36 TDs, the lack of victories in the playoffs has made extending his contract a tougher decision for Dallas’ front office.

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Complicating matters further are the impending massive paydays for All-Pro weapons CeeDee Lamb and Micah Parsons that the Cowboys must also account for under the salary cap. While the reworked deal provides short-term relief, completing a long-term extension with Prescott could hinder getting those other key deals done. With Tad’s comments adding another layer of pressure, Dak’s future in Dallas remains murky despite the contractual band-aid for 2024.

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