Dak Prescott gets paid; Cowboys finally give star QB contract he deserves

The Dallas Cowboys and Dak Prescott have finally agreed to terms on a long-awaited, lucrative contract extension. Here is what we know.

August 10, 2019; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) and owner Jerry Jones (right) before the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium. | Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

The ongoing Dak Prescott-Dallas Cowboys contract saga is finally over.

After months of speculations and contract negotiations, the Dallas Cowboys and star quarterback have agreed to a four-year deal worth $240 million.

Despite entering the final year of his current four-year, $160 million contract, Prescott decided to report to training camp and not be a distraction. Now, he has been handsomely rewarded for his commitment to the team.

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Last season, Prescott had one of the best seasons of his career. He threw for 4,516 yards, an NFL-leading 36 touchdowns, and nine interceptions. The effort earned Prescott second-team All-Pro honors and a nod to the third Pro Bowl of his career.

He has shown that he is among the best quarterbacks in the NFL and is finally being paid like one.

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