Troy Aikman Champions Dak Prescott’s Long-Term Future With Cowboys

As Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott awaits to hear if he will earn a contract extension with the team, former Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman thinks Prescott is a shoe in.

Despite Prescott’s 2–5 playoff record during his time in Dallas so far, Aikman thinks the 30-year-old still has his “best years” ahead with the franchise.

“He’ll be here for a little while longer, he should be,” Aikman said, via Patrik Walker. “He’s proven he can play at a high level. I know that they’ve come up short as a team the last few years, but he’s been a great player in this league. His best years are still ahead of him.”

Troy Aikman believes the #Cowboys and Dak Prescott will ultimately agree to a new deal.

“He should be. He’s proven he can play at a high level.” pic.twitter.com/niu156W2gI

— Patrik [No C] Walker (@VoiceOfTheStar) March 4, 2024

This isn’t the first time Aikman shared high praise for Prescott. After the Cowboys lost to the Green Bay Packers in the wild-card round in January, the ESPN announcer said he “still believes in Dak.”

Prescott said Monday that he is “confident” the two sides will come to a contract extension agreement, via ESPN. He’s entering the last year of his $160 million contract. An extension would allow for the Cowboys to open up more cap space as his current salary would count for $59.45 million against the cap this upcoming season.