NFL Insider Mike Garafolo has raised the possibility of Dak Prescott following in Tom Brady’s footsteps by seeking a new team after his contract with the Dallas Cowboys expires in 2025. Despite nearly a decade with the Cowboys, Prescott has yet to secure a championship for the franchise, similar to his predecessor Tony Romo, which is increasingly frustrating for fans.

With Prescott entering the final year of his four-year, $160 million contract in 2021 and contract negotiations at an impasse, Garafolo suggests that the pressure of being the Cowboys’ quarterback could be a significant factor. He compares Prescott’s situation to Brady’s departure from the New England Patriots, where the quarterback sought a change to escape the intense scrutiny and expectations.

Garafolo speculates, “To me, it’s not monetary. It’s the lore of being the quarterback of the Cowboys, and who knows he may be done with it.” He suggests Prescott might explore other opportunities after evaluating how the upcoming season unfolds and potentially seeking a quieter environment to continue his career.

Prescott, with a base salary of $29 million and a significant cap hit of $55.45 million in 2024, holds the highest cap hit on the Cowboys’ roster and the second-highest in the league. While the Cowboys aim to negotiate around $50 million, Prescott is reportedly eyeing compensation closer to Trevor Lawrence’s $55 million. The outcome of these negotiations remains uncertain as both sides navigate the financial and competitive landscape of the NFL.