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Dak Prescott Rumors: Cowboys QB 'Might Prefer to Do a Shorter-Term' Contract

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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is reportedly considering signing a shorter-term deal with the team, preferring it to a long-term commitment.

According to ESPN's Dan Graziano and Jeremy Fowler, a three-year dealu2015similar to that of Minnesota Vikings QB Kirk Cousinsu2015would allow him to hit free agency again at the age of 29:

"One source suggested that Prescott might prefer to do a shorter-term deal than the traditional long Cowboys deal that allows them to keep restructuring for cap relief. If Prescott signed a Kirk Cousins-style three-year deal, for example, he'd hit free agency again at age 29.