Cowboys Kicker Brandon Aubrey Receives Second-Round Tender

Jerry Jones 'satisfied' with contract situation as Aubrey seeks long-term deal

Apr. 1, 2026 at 1:19am

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The Dallas Cowboys have placed a second-round tender on kicker Brandon Aubrey, according to team owner Jerry Jones. While the two sides continue to negotiate a long-term extension, Jones expressed satisfaction with the current contract situation, though Aubrey could still test the free agent market.

Why it matters

Aubrey has emerged as one of the NFL's top kickers, making 36 of 42 field goal attempts last season. Retaining him is a priority for the Cowboys, who do not currently own a second-round pick in the upcoming draft that they would receive if another team signs Aubrey to an offer sheet.

The details

The second-round tender is worth around $5.76 million, making Aubrey the third-highest paid kicker in the league behind Harrison Butker of the Kansas City Chiefs and Kai Fairbairn of the Houston Texans. Aubrey's camp is reportedly seeking upwards of $10 million per year, which would eclipse both of those deals. While Jones expressed satisfaction with the current contract situation, Aubrey has indicated he plans to test the free agent market if a long-term deal is not reached.

  • On April 1, 2026, the Dallas Cowboys placed a second-round tender on kicker Brandon Aubrey.

The players

Brandon Aubrey

The Dallas Cowboys' kicker who is seeking a long-term contract extension after making 36 of 42 field goal attempts last season.

Jerry Jones

The owner of the Dallas Cowboys, who expressed satisfaction with the team's current contract situation with Aubrey.

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What they’re saying

“I'm satisfied short of where we are with him signing the tender offer. I'm satisfied where we are there. ...I'm not gonna get into what it would take b/c that's obviously still subject of a negotiation, but we do have long-term plans (with Aubrey).”

— Jerry Jones, Dallas Cowboys Owner

“When you hit that restricted free agency, if you're not testing the market, then you're not doing what's right for you and your family. So you have to do that, if that's what it comes to.”

— Brandon Aubrey

What’s next

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The takeaway

This case highlights the Cowboys' desire to retain one of the NFL's top kickers in Brandon Aubrey, while also showcasing the complex contract negotiations that can arise when a player is seeking a significant pay raise. The second-round tender provides the team with some protection, but Aubrey could still test the open market if a long-term deal is not reached.