Jerry Jones Updates on Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb Contract Talks Amid Camp Holdout

As discussions continue regarding contract extensions for key players, the Dallas Cowboys are in the spotlight, particularly concerning quarterback Dak Prescott and wide receiver CeeDee Lamb.

According to a recent report from ESPN's Todd Archer, Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones revealed that talks are ongoing, but there has yet to be significant progress.

"I would not have a legitimate progress point there at all [with Prescott] and I really don't have one for Lamb either," Jones said on Friday. "And it's not negative. I'm just not thinking that it will do any good to talk about progress."

Prescott is entering the final year of his four-year, $140 million contract and is set to count for $55 million against the salary cap. The Cowboys cannot use the franchise tag on Prescott after the season, meaning without an extension, he would be able to hit the open market next March.

If Prescott signs elsewhere, he will count roughly $40 million against the Cowboys' salary cap, and Dallas will need to find a new starting quarterback. Turning 31 earlier this week, Prescott emphasized the importance of his contract in the broader context of NFL players' signings.

"I'm a guy that grew up with two older brothers. You understand what a brotherhood means, not only for just this team but the fraternity of the NFL and the players," Prescott said. "The money is out there and the money can happen. It can be done. There's ways to make everything work for both ways. That's in that sense it's always about pushing the envelope for the next man."

Prescott's focus remains on football and his family, as evidenced by his demeanor at training camp. He spent time after Friday's practice holding his newborn daughter, MJ, highlighting how his role as a father added new motivation to his career.

"Going from being so locked in to forgetting about football so fast is something I've never done. That is the balance I need, allows me even more to focus in on what I need to do and want to do when I'm in between the lines. Knowing who I'm doing it for, more than for just myself. It's been awesome. Nine years into this thing, getting to do what I love, being able to add that component to it ... I feel younger than I ever have, to be honest."

Meanwhile, CeeDee Lamb, who has been holding out and missed his 10th day of training camp, also remains a topic of conversation. Lamb reached out to Prescott to wish him a happy birthday, which led to a discussion about his contract situation.

"I know he shared with me he's wanting to get back, ready to get back, hoping this thing gets done for him. I know I am as well," Prescott said. "Hopefully we'll get him back sooner than later. But I know he's grinding and working and ready to get back to work.

With the season approaching, the Cowboys are eager to resolve these contract situations to ensure their key players are ready and committed. As Jones and the front office continue their negotiations, the team's focus remains on preparing for the upcoming challenges, hoping that both Prescott and Lamb will be integral parts of their success.

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