The Dallas Cowboys have placed a $5.76 million tender on kicker Brandon Aubrey, officially making him the third highest-paid player at his position in the NFL, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.
The $5.76 million figure currently ranks Aubrey just behind Harrison Butker of the Kansas City Chiefs, who leads the league at $6.4 million, and Jake Elliott of the Philadelphia Eagles, who earns $6 million annually. The tender ensures that Aubrey remains under contract while the team and player continue to navigate his long-term future in Dallas.
Despite the high ranking of the current tender, Aubrey is expected to eventually reset the market. Per Schefter, whenever a new long-term contract is finalized, Aubrey is projected to surpass both Butker and Elliott to become the highest-paid kicker in NFL history. This move follows a historic period of production where Aubrey emerged as one of the most reliable specialists in the league.
The Cowboys have utilized the tender to secure the specialist's services for the immediate future. Further details regarding the specific timeline for a potential record-breaking extension have not yet been disclosed.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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