Sighting at Cowboys practice has fans and media speculating about a potential massive contract extension (not for Micah Parsons)
The Dallas Cowboys are open for business, as long as you're not looking to become the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history. While Micah Parsons claims the front office hasn't returned calls to his agent, David Mulugheta, the Cowboys signed Jake Ferguson to a $52 million contract extension, and there could be another massive deal in the […]
The Dallas Cowboys are open for business, as long as you're not looking to become the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history.
While Micah Parsons claims the front office hasn't returned calls to his agent, David Mulugheta, the Cowboys signed Jake Ferguson to a $52 million contract extension, and there could be another massive deal in the works. One day after head coach Brian Schottenheimer told the media there were multiple players the front office was trying to extend, agent Joe Panos was spotted at training camp speaking to Stephen Jones and Adam Prasifka, the Cowboys' Director of Salary Cap/Player Contracts.
ESPN's Todd Archer posted a picture of three on X, formerly known as Twitter.
The sighting appears significant, considering Panos and Todd France from player agency Athletes First took Smith in as a client in May. Former Cowboys players Tyron Smith and La'el Collins were also represented by Panos, and he struck deals during training camp with Dallas in the past. This situation fits that mold.
Tyler Smith is in line for a huge payday
Only time will tell if that means a deal is close to being done for Tyler Smith, but if there's one position the Cowboys like to get ahead of, it's offensive line. If they want to put ink to paper, Dallas better be prepared to offer strong numbers. Smith was recently ranked by execs, coaches, and scouts as the second-best interior offensive lineman in the NFL.
Kansas City Chiefs guard Trey Smith recently signed a $94 million contract, making him the highest-paid guard at $23.5 million in average value per year. The Cowboys will be looking at similar numbers if they intend to secure their 2022 first-round draft pick. After picking up his fifth-year option in May, Smith is currently under contract through 2026.
With back-to-back Pro Bowl years, Smith has established himself as one of the NFL's best young linemen. The Cowboys' front office has compared him to Larry Allen thanks to his versatility to play tackle and guard. However, it seems the team is convinced of leaving him inside. They should. When playing guard, Smith is at his most dominant, and based on Schottenheimer's apparent effort to establish the run, having an elite interior line core will be crucial for the Cowboys this season.
Let's see if Panos' chat with the front office leads to a deal over the next few days or if it was more of a check-in.
