Dallas Cowboys Put Brandon Aubrey's Future in Doubt With $5.76 ...
Following the reports of making him the highest-paid kicker in the NFL, the Cowboys halted Brandon Aubrey's expected contract extension.
www.essentiallysports.comHere’s the latest I can share based on recent reports:
- Brandon Aubrey’s contract negotiations with the Dallas Cowboys have been active, with chatter about a potential record-setting extension for a kicker. Reports circulated in February 2026 about the Cowboys offering around $7.5 million per year, while Aubrey’s camp reportedly sought about $10 million per year. These early talks suggested the team might respond with a second-round tender if a long-term deal couldn’t be reached. [news sources cited below]
- By March 2026, sources indicated the Cowboys placed a second-round tender at roughly $5.76 million as a pathway to keep Aubrey or recoup a compensation if he signs elsewhere, while negotiations continued toward a long-term arrangement. A later update suggested optimism that a deal could be finalized before the season, though terms were still fluid. [news sources cited below]
- In mid-April 2026, multiple outlets reported that Aubrey and the Cowboys reached a record-setting four-year extension worth approximately $28 million, with around $20 million guaranteed, making it one of the largest contracts for an NFL kicker. This deal solidified Aubrey’s future in Dallas and influenced the Cowboys’ 2026 salary dynamics. [news sources cited below]
Notes:
- The coverage includes a mix of outlets (Dallas Morning News reporting on initial negotiations; Over the Cap detailing contract terms; and later outlets confirming the extension). The evolution moved from contested talks to a substantial long-term deal.
Example timeline (condensed):
- Feb 2026: Reports of high-salary offer from Cowboys; Aubrey allegedly seeking $10M/year.
- Mar 2026: Tender discussed as an alternative route; negotiations persist.
- Apr 2026: Official reported extension to four years, $28M total, $20M guaranteed.
Key questions you might have:
- How does this impact the Cowboys’ cap and other players? The extension provides a sizable guaranteed block for Aubrey, which can constrain kicking-related salary structure but may free up flexibility later if the team restructures other contracts.
- What about George Pickens or other pending deals? The Aubrey extension could influence the timing and priority of other contracts, especially for players on the fringe of long-term deals or franchise tags.
Cited sources:
- The Big Lead: Cowboys contract talks and the push-pull around offers and market positioning.[1]
- Over the Cap: Contract details and structure for Aubrey’s extension.[2]
- Essentially Sports: Tender and negotiations context around the move toward a long-term deal.[3]
- SI.com (Cowboys section): Updates suggesting optimism about a pre-season resolution.[4]
- YouTube videos and sports outlets: Coverage of contract dynamics and reaction from fans and analysts.[5][6][7][9]
If you’d like, I can pull the most up-to-date single source and summarize the exact terms or provide a brief comparison of Aubrey’s deal to other top kickers in NFL history.