Former Cowboys coach defends Dak Prescott after contract extension: “Clowns on TV”

Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys agreed to a historic contract extension on Sunday that reportedly makes the star quarterback the highest-paid player in NFL history.

Former Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett defended Prescott after the Cowboys defeated the Cleveland Browns 33-17.

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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass to wide receiver Brandin Cooks against the Browns in Cleveland on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/David Richard)

“He’s just playing at a high level. I hear these clowns on TV saying he’s overrated, he’s not in the top 10. Watch the game,” Garrett said on NBC’s “Football Night in America.”

“He’s an incredible football player. A great leader for this team.”

The three-time Pro Bowler completed 19 of 32 passes, one touchdown pass and 179 passing yards.

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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott celebrates Ezekiel Elliott’s touchdown run against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/David Richard)

Prescott and the Cowboys have agreed to a four-year contract extension worth $240 million, according to multiple reports. The veteran quarterback will reportedly earn $60 million, making him the highest-paid player in NFL history.

After the game, he told reporters that he was determined to keep his agreement and bring the team a Super Bowl.

“That’s my only motivation,” Prescott said of his Super Bowl ambitions via ESPN. “Keeping up my end of the bargain. Just delivering. That’s my motivation.”

According to multiple reports, Prescott and the Cowboys have agreed to a four-year contract extension worth $240 million. (AP Photo/David Richard)

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“Now it’s about celebrating this win tonight. A huge win with these guys, I’m looking forward to flying back with them, but tomorrow I can turn the page, go to the Saints and take it one game at a time. That’s the most important thing for me. Not the money. It’s about keeping my end of the bargain. And that’s what I want to do here.”

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