The Facts: The Cowboys and Prescott apparently aren’t close on a new deal, but how far apart they are remains a question. The Cowboys have said they have made what they consider to be “solid” offers to Prescott, Ezekiel Elliott and Amari Cooper, which would rank them “at least in the top five” at their respective positions. That would mean more than $30 million per season for Prescott. NFL Media reported Monday, though, that Prescott is seeking an annual average of $40 million per season. A PFT source quickly shot down the report, saying it is false based on either new money or total value at signing.

Diehards Line:A report in June said Prescott’s agent, Todd France, had broached the idea of $34 million a season. Prescott was drafted in the fourth round, so the final year of his rookie deal has him making only $2.025 million in 2019. Both sides have expressed optimism at getting a deal done. At some point. Whatever the number is, Prescott is expected to become the highest-paid player in team history but not the highest-paid player in NFL history.