Ranking the Cowboys top training camp priorities after Zack Martin mess

No. 4 Cowboys training camp priority: Restructuring Dak Prescott’s contract

As Schefter notes, Jerry Jones has discussed restructuring Dak Prescott’s contract. The Pro Bowl quarterback is set to make $42 million next season and $44 million in 2024 before his deal expires. It stands to reason that Dallas wants to extend Prescott before emotions get complicated.

While the running back market continues to dry up, the QB market continues to balloon exponentially. Prescott isn’t even elite by positional standards right now — let’s call him a mid-tier star — and he can probably cash in for $150-200 million on his next contract.

Prescott will be ranked much higher on this list next summer if the Cowboys still haven’t resolved the issue. Such is the nature of today’s NFL: even good quarterbacks take precedence over elite skill or utility players.

No. 3 Cowboys training camp priority: Trevon Diggs extension 

Trevon Diggs has been arguably the Cowboys’ best defender over the last two seasons. The Pro Bowl cornerback came up with three interceptions and one fumble recovery in 2022, a notable step back from his league-leading 11 picks in 2021.

Still, the Cowboys are probably comfortable paying Diggs the premium at his position. Dallas was a top-10 pass defense last season. Diggs’ ability to lock all windows and doors can’t be overstated. The Cowboys should have no trouble putting points on the board so long as everyone stays healthy and available — even with the valid questions about Mike McCarthy’s decision-making at the helm. Dallas’ ability to get stops will determine whether or not the Cowboys can legitimately compete.