Reigning NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes is eligible for an extension for the first time after the 2019 season. He’s going to shatter every possible record. This includes total cash, total guarantees, average annual salary and fully guaranteed cash. Fellow 2017 draft pick Deshaun Watson will also be eligible for an extension for the first time. Should he sign before Watson, he’ll reset the market.
That’s why the Cowboys are in a bit of a time crunch here. They really can’t wait to see what Mahomes is offered. That would put the team in a less-than-stellar situation, especially with Dallas having to worry about signing Amari Cooper, a fellow free agent, to a new deal.