Key Takeaways:
– The Dallas Cowboys are considering an extension with current quarterback Dak Prescott, who is entering his final season.
– Potential replacements for Prescott include Tua Tagovailoa from the Miami Dolphins.
– Tagovailoa led the NFL in several categories, including passing yards, in 2023.
– Miami Dolphins are in contract extension discussions with Tagovailoa, with Spotrac predicting a $220 million, four-year contract.
– Cowboys’ top weapons include CeeDee Lamb and Brandin Cooks, making it attractive for quarterbacks like Tagovailoa.
Prescott’s Future Uncertain With Cowboys
As quarterback Dak Prescott prepares to go into his ninth season with the Dallas Cowboys, speculations are rife about his future with the team. Now, in his contract’s final year, Prescott’s end-of-season could potentially see him dipping into the open market. An intriguing possibility to fill his shoes, proposed by K.D. Drummond from Cowboys Wire, is Miami Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa.
Tagovailoa’s Potential Move to Dallas
Tagovailoa, who paced the NFL in passing yards in 2023 and topped the charts in passer rating and several other passing categories in 2022, makes a formidable prospect. With the Dolphins enhancing their lineup by adding celebrated names like Odell Beckham and Tyreek Hill to Jaylen Waddle and the Raheem Mostert-Devon Achane RB combination, the team looks promising. Therefore, their willingness to let Tagovailoa move remains a question. However, should Prescott opt for free agency in 2025, a potential QB change between Cowboys and Dolphins might take place.
Possible Contract Extension for Tagovailoa with Dolphins
Simultaneously, the Miami Dolphins have reportedly started discussions about a possible contract extension with Tagovailoa, as per Jeremy Fowler from ESPN. Though a done deal isn’t imminent, Fowler clarified that the Dolphins’ commitment to the player is robust. Referencing this off-season’s actions, Fowler said the Dolphins are predisposed to make a suitable offer to Tagovailoa.
Financial platform Spotrac, back in February, anticipated Tagovailoa striking a $220 million four-year contract extension with the Dolphins, which could entail a $105 million fully guaranteed signing.
Implications for the Dallas Cowboys
Should Tagovailoa opt for the Dallas Cowboys in the next off-season, the club will acquire a quarterback with a track record closely resembling Prescott’s. Last season, Tagovailoa, 26, recorded 4,624 passing yards, 29 touchdowns, and conceded 14 interceptions. In comparison, 30-year-old Prescott amassed 4,516 passing yards, bagged 36 touchdowns, and had nine interceptions.
Tagovailoa, being four years Prescott’s junior, could be a tempting proposition for the Cowboys should they prefer a younger replacement over shelling out on Prescott.
Prescott As a Potential Replacement for Tagovailoa
Just as the Cowboys could benefit from Tagovailoa’s prowess, Prescott also emerges as a strong contender to replace Tagovailoa in case of his exit. Noted by Kinnu Singh from FanSided, Prescott displayed competence in directing explosive passes to dynamic wide receivers and could replicate this in Miami with a formidable offensive lineup.
Therefore, this off-season could witness a rare occurrence of a direct quarterback shuffle between the two teams. However improbable, given the unique factors in play, this move might not be the craziest turn of events in football.