Cowboys, Aubrey Stall on Kicker Contract Extension

The Dallas Cowboys have offered kicker Brandon Aubrey a contract extension that would position him as the highest-paid player at his position in the NFL, but the 30-year-old star is holding out for a significantly larger deal as he approaches restricted free agency this offseason.

Negotiations between Aubrey and the Cowboys, which began before the 2025 season, have stretched on without resolution. The team's proposal reportedly includes an average annual value of around 7.5 million dollars, surpassing the current league benchmark set by Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker's 6.4 million annual average on a four-year, 25.6 million contract signed in 2024. Aubrey, however, is seeking a deal closer to 10 million per year, according to multiple reports from the NFL Combine. This gap has led to a standoff, with both sides expressing a desire to reach an agreement but little progress to date.

Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones addressed the talks during recent media sessions, emphasizing the team's commitment. "We've been working on a long-term deal for some time," Jones said. "We've exchanged offers, and the goal is to get him signed." He added that discussions had...