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Cowboys Tender Kicker Aubrey Amid Contract Standoff

3/9/2026

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Cowboys Tender Aubrey

Dallas Cowboys place a second-round tender worth $5.76 million on kicker Brandon Aubrey ahead of the 2026 NFL free agency.
The tender lets Aubrey, a three-time Pro Bowler, negotiate with other teams while the Cowboys retain the right to match offers or receive a second-round pick.
Negotiations have stalled as Aubrey seeks about $10 million annually while the Cowboys offer near $7 million.

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Historical Context

The NFL's labor relations have evolved significantly since the first Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) in 1968, which followed a player strike for better salaries and benefits. In 2011, after a prolonged lockout, the NFL and NFLPA ratified a new CBA that introduced salary cap structures and improved player benefits, reflecting ongoing tensions over compensation and shaping future negotiations in the league.

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Cowboys Tender Aubrey

Dallas Cowboys place a second-round tender worth $5.76 million on kicker Brandon Aubrey ahead of the 2026 NFL free agency.
The tender lets Aubrey, a three-time Pro Bowler, negotiate with other teams while the Cowboys retain the right to match offers or receive a second-round pick.
Negotiations have stalled as Aubrey seeks about $10 million annually while the Cowboys offer near $7 million.

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