The Dallas Cowboys might have to consider replacing kicker Brandon Aubrey this offseason.
Aubrey, 30, is due for a new contract this offseason. As of right now, Harrison Butker is the highest-paid kicker in the league with an average salary of $6.4 million. Jake Elliott is right behind at $6 million per year.
Earlier this week, Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones opened up about Aubrey’s future with the team. He acknowledged that a long-term deal hasn’t been worked out yet.
“We’ve been in talks with Aubrey since before the season started,” Jones said. “That’s been a journey. We haven’t been able to get to a point where we can all agree so it hasn’t gotten done, but we’d love to get him done.”
Well, we now know why the Cowboys haven’t agreed to terms on an extension with Aubrey.
Clarence Hill Jr. is reporting that Aubrey has an offer on the table that would make him the highest-paid kicker in the NFL. However, he’s hoping to receive a bit more money.
As you’d imagine, Cowboys fans are frustrated by Aubrey’s contract demands.
“That’s ridiculous. He has no leverage cause they can tender him. No reason to fight it if they are willing to make you the highest paid at the position,” a Cowboys fan said.
“Aint no way we can let a kicker hold us hostage,” a second fan commented.
“It’s not always the team fault. If a team give u a contracts that highest at the position u take it,” a social media user wrote. “If he wants something crazy slap that second round tender and leave it alone.”
“Highest paid K right now it’s Butker up in KC making 6.4m/year, idk how far above that the offer is but anything over 7m/year is a reach,” another fan said.
Can the Cowboys afford to let Aubrey go?
Since joining the Cowboys in 2023, Aubrey has made 112 of 127 field goal attempts. The three-time Pro Bowler has excelled from long range, making 35 field goals from at least 50 yards out.
If the Cowboys are unwilling to meet Aubrey’s contract demands, they may want to consider using a second-round tender on him. That would at least give them some leverage in the event he wants out.
Make no mistake though, losing Aubrey would be a devastating blow to the Cowboys’ kicking game. He’s got such a massive leg that Dallas is essentially in field goal range once the offense reaches midfield.
