Brandon Aubrey, Cowboys in talks over top-of-market kicker contract

Brandon Aubrey and the Dallas Cowboys are in negotiations on a new contract that would place the kicker among the highest-paid players at his position, according to sources cited by ESPN. The Cowboys have made an offer that, if accepted, would reportedly make Aubrey the highest-paid kicker in the NFL. However, Aubrey’s representation is seeking a more lucrative agreement, with his agent asking for a deal in the range of $10 million per season, sources said. The gap between the team’s proposal and the figure requested by Aubrey’s camp highlights the rising financial value of reliable kicking in today’s NFL. While specific contract terms from the Cowboys’ offer have not been disclosed, the reference point of becoming the league’s highest-paid kicker indicates that the team has already moved toward the upper end of the current market for the position. Aubrey’s agent pushing for a number closer to $10 million annually would represent a further escalation beyond that reported threshold. No timeline for reaching an agreement has been made public, and neither the Cowboys nor Aubrey’s representatives have issued official on-the-record comments regarding the negotiations. It is also not yet known how close the sides are in overall structure, guarantees, or contract length. For now, the discussions underscore the organization’s interest in keeping Aubrey in Dallas and the player’s confidence in his value. Kicker contracts have traditionally lagged behind other positions in average annual value, but top performers at the position have seen steady increases in recent years. The Cowboys’ willingness to extend an offer that would top the current kicker market reflects both the importance the team places on special teams and its evaluation of Aubrey’s performance and potential. As talks continue, the central question will be whether the sides can narrow the financial gap between the club’s top-of-market proposal and the roughly $10 million-per-year benchmark sought by Aubrey’s agent. Until a deal is finalized, the situation remains fluid, with contract details and final numbers subject to change as negotiations progress.