Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is in the final year of his contract and remains optimistic about the ongoing negotiations for a contract extension, despite no deal being finalized yet. Prescott, who is set to earn $29 million in base salary this season, has expressed his desire to stay with the Cowboys and mentioned that conversations are progressing well. Meanwhile, wide receiver CeeDee Lamb is holding out for a new contract and has not participated in recent training camps, but teammate Micah Parsons is confident Lamb will suit up for the season opener. Lamb aims to become one of the highest-paid receivers in the league, comparable to Justin Jefferson and Amon-Ra St. Brown. Both Prescott and Lamb's contract situations highlight the Cowboys' ongoing challenges in managing their star players' salaries as the 2024 season approaches.