Cowboys Could Target $230 Million Star Quarterback in Trade, Says Analyst
The Dallas Cowboys reached an agreement to restructure Dak Prescott’s contract for 2024, but his future beyond next season remains very much uncertain. It would be an upset if the two sides do not eventually reach a long-term agreement, but rumors will heat up if no new deal is in place by Week 1.
Prescott’s current contract contains no-trade and no-franchise tag restrictions, which might let him to become a free agent in 2025. K.D. Drummond of USA Today speculated about other quarterback choices Dallas might consider in 2025. Kyler Murray, the quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals, is ranked first because, in light of the team’s lackluster free agency class, the expert is already anticipating next summer.
“Justin Fields, who is currently in Pittsburgh, and Trey Lance, who is already in Dallas, are among a group of guys who haven’t yet established themselves,” Drummond wrote in an article titled “It may be time for Cowboys to focus on 2025, so here’s the plan” published on March 19, 2024. “What if the Steelers are able to get Russell Wilson back on track? After the 2019 season, he too becomes a free agent
“Kyler Murray of Arizona becomes tradable in 2025, with a $33 million dead cap hit to the Cardinals and $12 million in savings if traded. He has no guarantee money remaining for the acquiring club after that season.”
Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray’s 5-Year, $230 Million Deal Runs Through 2028
By being on the #Cardinals’ roster at 4 p.m. ET today, Kyler Murray now has an additional $29.9 million fully guaranteed for 2025, on top of the $35.3M he’s guaranteed this season on the contract he signed in July 2022.
As the team tweeted recently: “Our franchise QB.” pic.twitter.com/4XhDsgoBFK
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 16, 2024
While it is true that this is a far shot trade target, let’s examine the possibility of obtaining Murray. Murray’s future with his current club is a little bit questionable, much like that of Prescott. Murray’s $230 million, five-year contract is expected to expire after the 2028 campaign.
Cowboys Trade Verdict: Dallas Should Pass on Cardinals QB Kyler Murray
Kyler Murray with a 48-yard TD bomb to Rondale Moore.
Picture-perfect pass by K1.pic.twitter.com/VKHBa3rLc4
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) November 19, 2023
By parting ways with Prescott, the organization is indicating that, at least at his asking price, they are unable to develop a contender around the quarterback. But compared to Prescott, Murray has even less NFL success to his name.
Murray has only made one postseason appearance in his career and is currently waiting for his first playoff victory. Murray would need to make significant progress in 2024 in order to be a tradeable prospect. Murray was the previous No. 1 choice.
