The Dallas Cowboys are preparing for the upcoming NFL season by focusing on both roster additions and retaining vital players, including their Pro Bowl kicker Brandon Aubrey. As Aubrey approaches restricted free agency, contract talks with the team have gained attention amid reports of a significant salary demand. NFL insider Adam Schefter revealed that Aubrey’s agent is pursuing a contract close to $10 million per season.
Fan Reactions Highlight Discontent Over Aubrey’s Contract Request
The kicker’s steep salary expectations have drawn sharp criticism from fans across social media platforms, reflecting frustration and skepticism about whether the Cowboys should meet such demands. Many questioned the reasoning behind offering a kicker an amount that would make him the highest-paid in the league, especially considering his past performance. Responses included comments like,
“$10M/year for a kicker is dumb.”
“Buddy think he is Will Reichard 😂😂😂”
“Jerry Jones cheap a** ain’t paying $10 mil a year for a kicker😂😂”
“I’d guess they end up at around 8 million eventually. Aubrey has zero leverage, he’s an RFA right now, then the franchise tag isn’t even 7 million the year after that.”
“He’s not worth 10M a year lmao he missed hella fgs last year that Cam Little would of drilled.”
“Goodbye Aubrey I don’t care how good you are you are not getting 10 million a yr we’ll give you a 1st round tender of 8.1 million but no more.”
These opinions reveal significant disagreement over the valuation of Aubrey’s role and performance in the team’s setup.
Comparative Salaries and Official Team Offers Shed Light on Negotiations
To provide context, the Cowboys reportedly offered Aubrey a deal exceeding $6.4 million annually. This figure aligns with the current highest-paid kicker, Harrison Butker of the Kansas City Chiefs, who earns $6.4 million per year. Given that Aubrey’s asking price far exceeds this benchmark, the negotiation gap appears considerable.
Brandon Aubrey Refutes Claims of Record-Setting Contract Proposal
Despite the circulating reports suggesting that the Cowboys intended to make Aubrey the highest-paid kicker, the three-time Pro Bowler publicly dismissed these rumors. On Thursday, Aubrey commented “Fake” on an Instagram post by 105.3 The Fan, directly countering any claims of an excessively lucrative offer from Dallas.
“Fake,” Aubrey commented on the post.
Significance of Contract Talks for Cowboys’ 2024-25 Season Outlook
This contract saga underscores the pressure the Dallas Cowboys face as they attempt to build a competitive roster while managing salary demands. Aubrey’s role as a key special teams player adds complexity, but fans and analysts remain wary of overpaying for a kicker given the team’s recent struggles. The outcome of these negotiations will not only impact the Cowboys’ salary cap but also influence their strategy heading into the 2024-25 NFL season.
Schefter: K Brandon Aubrey's agent asked for a deal close to $10M per season.
Cowboys have offered a deal that is more than the league-high $6.4M average per year.
— Underdog NFL (@UnderdogNFL) February 25, 2026
Brandon Aubrey responded to an Instagram post from @1053thefan that was discussing the report from the Dallas Morning News that the Dallas Cowboys have an offer to make him the highest-paid kicker in the NFL.
His response was short: “Fake” pic.twitter.com/kefvh0cql0
— RJ Ochoa (@rjochoa) February 25, 2026
