Cowboys legend presses Dak Prescott to restructure his contract so they can sign Micah Parsons

Cowboys Nation, buckle up-there’s some big talk coming out of Dallas. On March 4, the NFL world got a jolt when the Cowboys restructured star wide receiver CeeDee Lamb’s contract, freeing up a hefty $20 million in salary cap space. Jerry Jones and crew made waves with this move, and it didn’t take long for a Cowboys legend to weigh in with a pointed message for quarterback Dak Prescott. With the team juggling big contracts and Super Bowl dreams, the spotlight’s hotter than ever.

CeeDee Lamb‘s restructure is a team-first play that’s got everyone buzzing. Todd Archer from ESPN reported, “The Cowboys have restructured the contract of Pro Bowl wide receiver CeeDee Lamb, creating $20 million of salary-cap space, according to sources.” That’s a bold step for a guy who just inked a four-year, $136 million deal last summer, making him the second-highest-paid non-quarterback in the league. The move gives Dallas breathing room to keep stars like Micah Parsons and Osa Odighizuwa, who just signed a four-year, $80 million extension.

Enter Dez Bryant, the former Cowboys wideout who knows a thing or two about catching passes in Big D. When a fan on X asked, “Think Dak is next?“-hinting at a possible restructure of Prescott’s massive $240 million contract-Bryant didn’t hesitate. “If he wants a chance at winning the big one… then you have to make the necessary move to have a chance,” Dez fired back. Straight talk from a guy who racked up 73 touchdowns in his Cowboys tenure-it’s a nudge to Dak to consider a cap-friendly tweak for the greater good.

Dak Prescott’s big choice after Lamb’s $20M Cowboys boost

Dak’s no stranger to the pressure cooker. His deal, signed in 2024, makes him the NFL’s highest-paid player at $60 million a year, but that cap hit’s a beast-nearly $90 million in 2025. A restructure could free up $40 million, giving Jerry Jones wiggle room to bolster the roster.

Stephen Jones even hinted at it on 105.3 The Fan, saying, “We’ll rework it again throughout his $60 million contract, in terms of pushing the payday out.” Dak’s been vocal about wanting a ring over riches, so Dez’s words might just strike a chord.

The Cowboys are at a crossroads after a rollercoaster 2024. Lamb’s restructure shows faith in the core, but all eyes are on Dak. Will he follow CeeDee’s lead and give Dallas a shot at that elusive Super Bowl? Bryant’s message is loud and clear-the clock’s ticking, and the move’s on Prescott.a