The Cowboys and kicker Brandon Aubrey have not been able to come to an agreement on a long-term contract extension, so the team has moved to a restricted free agent tender ahead of the 2026 league year.
According to multiple reports, the Cowboys have used the second-round tender on Aubrey. It carries a $5.81 million salary for the coming year and Aubrey will be free to talk to other clubs once free agency is underway. If he signs an offer sheet, the Cowboys will have a chance to match it or they will receive a second-round pick as compensation.
Aubrey said this week that “you’re not doing
what’s right for you” if you don’t test the market under those conditions...