Cowboys Rumors: Latest on Dak Prescott Contract, Chris Harris Jr. and More

The Dallas Cowboys are at the epicenter of much of the NFL's offseason talk. Between Dak Prescott's lingering contract talks and free agency for Amari Cooper and Byron Jones, the Cowboys came into the offseason with many of the big names being bandied about.

Almost all of those storylines have come to an end. 

The Cowboys locked up Cooper on a five-year, $100 million contract, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. Meanwhile, Jones is off to Miami. The Dolphins reportedly signed the corner to a five-year, $82.5 million, according to Schefter. 

The last of the major dominoes to fall is Prescott. The Cowboys applied the franchise tag to secure the passer for the 2020 season, but talks over a long-term deal are ongoing. 

Here's the latest on the Cowboys, including those contract talks, a potential Jones replacement and who will be kicking for the Cowboys next season. 

Prescott, Cowboys Disagree on Contract Length

The Cowboys locked up Prescott for this year with the exclusive franchise tag. The contract doesn't allow other teams to negotiate with the 27-year-old and will pay him around $33 million a year. 

This is a step that both sides were hoping they wouldn't have to take. The Cowboys want Prescott for the long term, but the two can't seem to agree on just how long that means. 

According to Chris Mortensen of ESPN, the length of the deal has become the sticking point:

Mortenson mentions "more than Goff and Wentz" in reference to the salary being offered. Jared Goff makes an average of $33.5 million a year, while Carson Wentz's average is $32 million, per Spotrac. 

Given the ever-shifting market for quarterbacks, Prescott's salary could look less impressive than the likes of Patrick Mahomes and Lamar Jackson when they come off their rookie deals in 2022 and '23, respectively. 

Prescott is coming off his best statistical season in his four years with Dallas. He threw for 4,902 yards and 30 touchdowns with 11 interceptions. 

The Cowboys went 8-8 last season, but the problems were elsewhere. With Mike McCarthy now at the helm, they need to get their quarterback under contract for the long term, whatever that may mean. 

Cowboys Among Teams Interested in Chris Harris Jr. 

The offense has made all the headlines for the Cowboys this offseason, but the defense has some major gaps to fill. 

Jones' big-money deal with Miami leaves a hole in the secondary, and Robert Quinn heading off to Chicago leaves them without a marquee pass-rusher. That's bad news for a unit that was 19th in Football Outsiders' defense-adjusted value over average last season. 

However, there is one top corner left in the market the Cowboys are reportedly interested in. Josina Anderson of ESPN reported the Cowboys are among the teams vying for Chris Harris Jr.

The corner is Pro Football Focus' third-best available free agent. Harris doesn't have the same skill set as Jones. He has primarily been used as a slot corner and he's older (31), but he would make a great addition to bolster a defense that wasn't that great last season and is losing talent. 

Utilizing some capital to improve the defense should be a priority moving forward and Harris would qualify. 

Team Considering Bringing Back Kai Forbath; Greg Zuerlein Could Be Replacement

With buzz on offense and defense, don't forget about special teams. The Cowboys are reportedly figuring out what to do with the kicker position.  

Kai Forbath finished the season as the team's kicker after Brett Maher was let go. Forbath excelled, going 10-for-10 on field goals. Seven of those field goals were from 40-49 yards out and one was over 50 yards, so his leg was tested. 

Michael Gehlken of the Dallas Morning News reported the Cowboys were pleased enough with the 32-year-old that they are interested in bringing him back. However, Greg Zuerlein is on their radar, too. 

John Fassel is the team's new special teams coordinator and worked with Zuerlein when both were with the Rams. Zuerlein is 82 percent accurate on field goals throughout his career, including 33-of-55 from beyond 50 yards.