Cowboys Rumors: Blake Jarwin Agrees to New 3-Year Contract Worth Up to $24.25M

The Dallas Cowboys have reportedly agreed to a new three-year deal with tight end Blake Jarwin.

According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the deal could be worth up $24.25 million, with just under $10 million in guaranteed money:

David Helman of DallasCowboys.com noted the total length of Jarwin's contract is four years, bringing down the annual value:

The 25-year-old had 31 catches for 365 yards last season, scoring three touchdowns.

He hasn't been a major factor in the offense since he joined as an undrafted free agent in 2017. Last season, he was a secondary option behind franchise icon Jason Witten.

Witten is now 37 years old, however, and while he could still return to the only team he has ever played for, the Cowboys have to start planning for the future. The extension for Jarwin is a clear sign they are eyeing a much bigger role for him, and Rotoworld's Hayden Winks is excited for what that could mean:

While the former Oklahoma State tight end has a limited track record in the NFL, he has shown intriguing potential. A three-touchdown game against the rival New York Giants in 2018 remains his best outing so far:

With Jarwin locked into a long-term deal, the Cowboys can shift their attention to quarterback Dak Prescott―who was franchise tagged on Monday―and wide receiver Amari Cooper.