Report: Brandon Aubrey wants $10 million per year
The Dallas Morning News' Calvin Watkins reports Cowboys K Brandon Aubrey is seeking $10 million per season in a contract extension.
www.nbcsports.comHere’s a concise update on Brandon Aubrey’s contract situation for you.
Key developments
- Aubrey and the Dallas Cowboys have been in active contract discussions with reports suggesting the team offered around $7 million per year, while Aubrey’s camp has reportedly sought about $10 million annually. This has led to chatter that the Cowboys might pursue a second-round tender as a fallback option.[1][2][5]
- In early March 2026, there were indications that the Cowboys placed a second-round tender on Aubrey, which would constrain his market value to roughly $5.5–$5.8 million if he returns to Dallas, while still allowing compensation if another team signs him.[3][6]
- By mid-April 2026, official reports indicated Aubrey had reached a contract extension with the Cowboys, described as a record-setting deal for a kicker: four years, around $28 million with $20 million guaranteed. This would make him the highest-paid kicker in NFL history and keep him in Dallas long-term.[4]
What this means
- If the April extension is indeed finalized, Aubrey remains with the Cowboys through the 2029 season, with substantial guaranteed money and a precedent-setting market value for the position.[4]
- Prior to the deal, the team appeared willing to use the franchise/transition tag options strategically to balance cap room versus keeping Aubrey, especially given the elevated performance expectations at the kicker spot.[2][3]
Recent context
- The latest credible reports around February–April 2026 pushed toward a resolution, with multiple outlets noting negotiation tensions but eventual confirmation of a long-term extension in April.[1][4]
- Opinion pieces and rumor coverage highlighted Aubrey’s standout kicking metrics (field goals made, accuracy), driving the push for top-tier compensation, though exact contract figures varied until the official announcement.[8][1]
If you’d like, I can pull the exact contract language and summarize the guarantees, signing bonus, and cap impact, or provide a quick comparison to recent top-paid kickers for context. Also, I can monitor for any late-breaking updates and translate them into a short, plain-language brief.