This offseason, the Seattle Seahawks may surprise fans by trading for star quarterback Dak Prescott. According to reports, the Seahawks are an apparent landing option for Prescott if Geno Smith struggles this season. Smith’s output has been declining over the past year, with 658 fewer yards and 10 fewer touchdowns. However, he is entering his third season as a starter for the Seahawks, so he has an opportunity to improve his performance.
Prescott’s contract appears to be expiring shortly, since the Cowboys have been signing players at a low cost. Dallas’ story remains the same, as they have yet to extend their top pass-catcher, CeeDee Lamb. If Prescott leaves Dallas, he may end up with the Giants, Steelers, Saints, or Titans. The majority of these rosters already have a reliable starting quarterback, but the league moves quickly.
Prescott is entering the final year of his $160 million contract this season but his future remains uncertain. There haven’t been any negotiations between the two parties to go through with an extension which could be imminent when he leaves. However, the Cowboys could make the swerve move to get something out of Prescott if he doesn’t accept the offer that they give him. Prescott isn’t looking to get the big deal but a fair contract that keeps him around the team for more years.
Dallas has been hesitating on doing so considering the playoff success he’s been having the past years. The Cowboys always look promising in the regular season but turns take a turn in the postseason. The longer that Dallas waits to extend him, the more likely that Prescott goes to another team on a big-money deal for a quarterback-needy team.
Seahawks May Shockingly Trade for Star Quarterback Dak Prescott
Potential Trade Destinations
There were rumors this offseason that the Cowboys could trade Prescott in exchange for Derek Carr. This probably seems likely since Dallas has been wanting players at a bargain. If the Cowboys want to tank to rebuild a new roster then this is probably the route they may take to get rid of Prescott. However, the two parties are still confident that an extension can go through.
Anything can happen in the league since Prescott’s patience may wear thin and it may cause some frustration in the locker room. The Cowboys haven’t done anything this free agency other than signing Eric Kendricks and Ezekiel Elliott, to improve their roster. So no one should blame Prescott if he doesn’t perform well this season considering what the Cowboys were giving him this offseason.
