Michael Irvin wants Cowboys to compensate Dak Prescott for years of being underpaid

With three Super Bowl wins and five Pro Bowl appearances, Michael Irvin has and will always be a part of Dallas Cowboys' history. " Playmaker's" words carry weight in Dallas and Michael Irvin recently commented on Dak Prescott contract issue which is being dragged since last few months. According to reports,  Cowboys quarterback has rejected multiple big-money contract offers and has failed to agree on a deal with NFL franchise ahead of start of  2020 season. In light of Dak Prescott situation, Michael Irvin asked Cowboys to compensate Dak Prescott for years of 'being underpaid' while playing for Dallas.

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In a recent interview with Dallas Morning News, Cowboys legend Michael Irvin claimed that franchise needs to pay Prescott for years of being underpaid in NFL. Michael Irvin was quoted as saying, “Dak has been t great, but perfect. t necessarily in wins and losses, of course. But I’m talking about just person that he’s been. kind of investment you want to make, kind of guy you say ‘yeah, we hit it with this guy. We got him in fourth round.’ You stole four years, so whatever he gets he deserves because you still owe him back pay.” Cowboys Hall of Famer said that Dak Prescott has been brilliant for Cowboys over last four seasons with some impressive displays, especially at start of last season.

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As per his initial contract, Dak Prescott has made less than $5 million during his four-year stay with Cowboys. Signed as a rookie in 2016, Prescott found himself leading offence for Dallas when Cowboys great Tony Romo picked up an injury. If Dak Prescott and Cowboys fail to agree on a long-term contract, he will earn $31.4 million on franchise tag for 2020 season.

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