The Dallas Cowboys face uncertainty as they have yet to finalize a long-term contract extension with kicker Brandon Aubrey, whose current deal is set to expire this offseason. Despite being offered a deal that would make him the highest-paid kicker in the NFL, Aubrey is seeking a larger contract, fueling tension between the player and the team. This dispute has caught the attention of fans and analysts, given Aubrey’s strong performance and the potential impact of his departure on Dallas’ special teams.
Latest Developments in Negotiations and Fan Reactions
Brandon Aubrey, 30, joined the Cowboys for the 2023 season and has since impressed with his accuracy, making 112 of 127 field goal attempts overall, including an impressive 35 from distances of 50 yards or more. Despite this success, the Cowboys’ Executive Vice President Stephen Jones recently confirmed that talks have been ongoing but remain unresolved.
“We’ve been in talks with Aubrey since before the season started,”
Jones said.
“That’s been a journey. We haven’t been able to get to a point where we can all agree so it hasn’t gotten done, but we’d love to get him done.”
Reports indicate the team has offered Aubrey a contract exceeding the current highest-earned kicker salary—with Harrison Butker of the Kansas City Chiefs making $6.4 million annually and Jake Elliott following at $6 million per year—but Aubrey appears to be requesting even more compensation.
This has generated frustration among Cowboys fans on social media, who argue Aubrey lacks leverage and should accept the offer presented.
“That’s ridiculous. He has no leverage cause they can tender him. No reason to fight it if they are willing to make you the highest paid at the position,”
a Cowboys fan said.
“Aint no way we can let a kicker hold us hostage,”
added another supporter.
“It’s not always the team fault. If a team give u a contracts that highest at the position u take it,”
noted a social media user,
“If he wants something crazy slap that second round tender and leave it alone.”
“Highest paid K right now it’s Butker up in KC making 6.4m/year, idk how far above that the offer is but anything over 7m/year is a reach,”
another fan observed.
Evaluating the Cowboys’ Options and the Stakes Involved
Aubrey’s exceptional kicking range and reliability make him a key asset for Dallas, effectively placing the offense in scoring position once they reach midfield. Losing him without a proper replacement could severely weaken the Cowboys’ special teams effectiveness.
Although the team might consider applying a second-round tender to maintain control if Aubrey becomes a free agent, allowing them some negotiating leverage, the decision is fraught with risk. Failure to retain Aubrey could disrupt the team’s kicking game and impact close-game outcomes.
With negotiations still underway and no clear resolution in sight, the Cowboys must weigh the cost of meeting Aubrey’s demands against the potential disruption caused by his departure. This contract dispute is a critical issue in an already competitive offseason for the franchise.
The Cowboys have an offer on the table that would make Brandon Aubrey the highest paid kicker in the NFL, per source.
As of now he wants more than they offered. That’s partly why a deal has yet to be done— Clarence Hill Jr (@clarencehilljr) February 24, 2026
