Like last offseason, the Dallas Cowboys have some decisions to make on some of their star players. George Pickens is coming off a career year in which he earned his first trip to the Pro Bowl. But now he is ready for free agency, and the Cowboys intend to assign him the franchise tag.
Meanwhile, another Cowboys star, All-Pro kicker Brandon Oubre, is also set for free agency, and the team is having difficulty agreeing on his contract value.
according to dallas morning news'Calvin Watkins, the Cowboys have already made Oubre a strong contract offer, which would make him the highest-paid kicker in NFL history. The Cowboys have reportedly offered Oubre a contract worth approximately $7.5 million in annual salary. The NFL's highest-paid kicker, Harrison Butker, is making approximately $6.4 million per season.
Meanwhile, Oubre reportedly wants a salary of $10 million after earning Pro Bowl honors in all three of his seasons with the team. However, the Cowboys likely knew that a contract standoff with their kicker was coming.
The two sides have apparently been negotiating an extension since before the 2025 season began. Nevertheless, Oubre responded with another strong season, making 10 50+ yard field goals for the third time in his career, and earning second-team All-Pro honors in the process.
Some would argue that Oubre is the best kicker in the NFL. If not the best, it's very close. Thus, if the Cowboys are unwilling to pay Oubre what they feel he is worth, it is possible that his time in Dallas is limited.
For now, Oubre is a restricted free agent, which gives the Cowboys a chance to match any offer that comes his way. Still, if a long-term deal is not reached, Oubre could hit the open market as an unrestricted free agent next season. With another excellent season, the Cowboys may have to see their star player's value rise before sitting down to the negotiating table again.
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