Average yearly salary is the most meaningless contract measure since NFL contracts aren't fully guaranteed like in MLB and the NBA. “For somebody to say you can only take so much because of the salary cap or you can only do this or that, I don’t know how fair that is to say,” Prescott told USA TODAY Sports in July. “Because with gambling, with everything going into this league, everything is going to continue to keep going up. First reports cited six new years at $90 million, added on to the already existing two years. Ezekiel Elliott's 40-day holdout for a new contract came to an end early Wednesday morning. The most relevant and analogous deal to the Elliott's negotiation was the four-year, $57.5 million extension (worth a maximum of $60 million through salary escalators) containing $45 million in guarantees Todd Gurley received from the Rams last July that dramatically changed the financial landscape for running backs. Jones asked reporters: When had he ever not closed a deal that he wanted to? As with other lucrative Cowboys contracts, Elliott's guarantees beyond the second year are conditional. Follow USA TODAY Sports' Jori Epstein on Twitter @JoriEpstein. His deal is the benchmark for amount fully guaranteed at signing, money fully guaranteed within 12 months, overall guarantees and compensation in the first three new years. The cash flow analysis looks at the compensation in its totality. With the extension, Elliott is set to become the highest-paid running back in the NFL — compensation that the league’s rushing title holder felt he deserved after leading all backs in rushing yards per game each of his three seasons in the NFL. Powered by BizBudding Inc. ARLINGTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 29: Ezekiel Elliott #21 of the Dallas Cowboys reacts after running for a first down with Dak Prescott #4 in the fourth quarter against the New Orleans Saints at AT&T Stadium on November 29, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. The base value of Gurley's four year extension averages $14.375 million per year. That always happen when it’s good for both of them.”. Dallas got the lengthy extension it desired where the average yearly salary gets inflated because $32 million is in the last two years of the deal. Although he signed a six-year contract for $69,449,978, it's considered as a four-year, $57.5 million extension with a new money average of $14.375 million per year among industry professionals. The Cowboys gave Elliott a six-year, $90 million contract extension.. Elliott's contract averages $14.5 million per year after the first four new years (through 2024). More concessions were made by Dallas than Elliott. The results are too good for them and too good for the Cowboys.

Gurley's remaining contract years are subtracted from the $69,449,978 six year total in order to get this number. A couple of the metrics merit an explanation. New benchmarks established by Elliott's contract are in bold. The two sides have yet to agree on an extension that has kept … The Cowboys envision a tandem duo like the Saints showed last season with Alvin Kamara and Mark Ingram. RELATED: Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott Sends a Brutally Honest Message to His Haters The Cowboys have continued to be plagued by the conversation around Dak Prescott’s contract situation.

Elliott also established new standards in some of the more important contract metrics. Prescott didn’t pressure his close friend and draft classmate to return early. He is under contract for eight years running through the 2026 season worth $102,952,137. NFL Network Insider Ian … Elliott communicated regularly with Prescott and running backs coach Gary Brown while in Cabo. Ezekiel Elliott signed a six-year, $90 million contract extension with the Dallas Cowboys that will make him the highest-paid running back in the NFL, according to Ian Rapoport and Jane Slater. Elliott, who had two years remaining on his rookie contract for $12,952,137, becomes the first running back in league history to sign a $100 million contract. The amount fully guaranteed at signing represents the money in the first two contract years (through 2020). Elliott had two years remaining but still didn’t report to camp as he tried to force the Cowboys’ hand. This is especially the case with a heavy usage running back like Elliott, who led the NFL with a career high 384 touches (combined rushing attempts and receptions) in 2018. Join our Facebook Group, The Ruling Off the Field, to engage in friendly debate and conversation with fellow football fans and our NFL insiders. And I don’t think any of that is too far-fetched. “My entire expectation for what we’re putting together as a team right now would anticipate, with him holding out and not having any training camp, that he’s going to miss games. Per Todd Archer Elliott will receive a $7.5 million signing bonus and $13 million option bonus. Right guard Zack Martin said Tuesday the team has a “damn good back” in Pollard. On Tuesday, the deal finally materialized. For example, Gurley had two years left on his contract totaling $11,949,978 when he received his new deal. Think about it a minute. Quarterback Dak Prescott and receiver Amari Cooper, however, each enter the last year of their deals. According to the team's announcement, $50 million of Elliott's contract is guaranteed, whereas nearly $22 million was guaranteed in Gurley's extension. The details of the new Ezekiel Elliott contract are now in. I just accept that.”, But Elliott “can’t and won’t miss them all,” Jones added.

We’re a better team with Zeke.”. In both annual value and guaranteed money,the deal bests the four-year, $57.5 million contract that Todd Gurley reached with the Los Angeles Rams last July. I want to see myself up there. “And we need Zeke.

The Cowboys have the centerpiece of their offense back in the fold. If you love talking football, we have the perfect spot for you. The Memphis product drew praise from teammates, coaches and front office members for his ability and poise. Smith's full guarantees in the third and fourth contract years vest on the fifth day of the league year of that specific year (i.e. Here's a look at how the two contracts compare in the key contract metrics along with the running back benchmarks prior to the Elliott signing. Because at the end of the day, when it’s all said and done, a year or two later, you’re not going to be the highest paid. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images), Photo: Jared Goff’s Model Girlfriend Enjoyed Sunday’s Win, Paul Finebaum Says 1 Program’s Season Is Now ‘On The Brink’, Photos: Erik Spoelstra’s Wife Reacts To The Game 3 Win, Deshaun Watson Reacts To The Texans Starting 0-4, The NFL Is Reportedly Sending Teams A Major Warning This Morning, NFL “Discussing” New Playoff Scenario, Per Adam Schefter, LeBron James Has A Blunt Message For Vice President Mike Pence, Packers WR Davante Adams Announces He’s Not Playing Tonight, Patriots Running Back Won’t Play vs. I suggested last week that Dallas shouldn't be too concerned about Elliott becoming the highest paid running back or getting the richest contract ever at the position provided the market didn't get set in more important contract metrics. He can make as much $60 million depending on his production over the next three seasons. Now, a Cowboys team looking to defend its NFC East title—and crack the conference championship for the first time since 1995—enters the Sept. 8 opener with better resources to chase that goal. His $12 million 2022 salary guarantee operates in the same manner. Practically speaking, the early vesting of the guarantees and Dallas structuring the contract with a $13 million option bonus, which is prorated on the salary cap, essentially assures that Elliott won't be going anywhere until 2023 at the earliest although his $7.5 million signing bonus is fairly modest.

All things considered Elliott got the better end of the deal than the Cowboys. 9:57 am ET, Breaking down Cowboys' salary cap situation, We've got a new No. All Rights Reserved. JERRY JONES TALKED THE TALK:But Ezekiel Elliott knew Cowboys owner would pay up, ZEKE GOT PAID:While owner Jerry Jones got played. “[A deal will] happen,” the owner/GM said. Only three running backs in NFL history have had a higher usage rate during their first three seasons. But Ezekiel Elliott knew Cowboys owner would pay up, said Thursday he expected Elliott to miss the season opener, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. © 2004-2020 CBS Interactive. I want to see Amari the highest paid. The #Cowboys & RB Ezekiel Elliott agree on a 6-year, $90M extension that makes him the highest-paid RB in the NFL, sources tell me and @SlaterNFL.Roughly … Gurley is currently scheduled to make $58.5 million if plays out his contract because of his 2018 performance earning a $1 million base salary escalator for 2023. Several who spoke during training camp said they understood the business of the NFL and that Elliott would stay in shape while away. The guarantees in linebacker Jaylon Smith's recent extension aren't as player friendly as Elliott's.



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