The Cowboys and quarterback Dak Prescott aren't close to agreeing on a new deal, and an extension isn't expected to come in the near future, according to ESPN, which cited unidentified sources.
ESPN's report added that there haven't been any setbacks. Both sides are optimistic a deal eventually will get done because the Cowboys want to keep Prescott and the quarterback wants to be there.
The update comes after Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said earlier this month an extension for Prescott would be "done on a imminent basis." He later backtracked those comments, saying: "I was asked my opinion. ... It sure might not be Dak's opinion."
The Cowboys were optimistic they would be able to reach a new deal before Week 1, but that didn't happen. Prescott said earlier this week that he wants to take care of business on the field first.
“The reason we’re having contract talks is because of what I do on the field. That’s the main focus, and that’s my focus in everything I do," Prescott said (via ProFootballTalk).
"Talk about the ads, the marketing, all this stuff, I know realistically none of that happens if I’m not handling my business on the field. For me, about it’s about taking care of that — being the best football player I can and a lot of good things and great things happen when you do that.”
Prescott, 26, has exceeded expectations so far this season, leading the Cowboys to a 3-0 start. He's has a league-best 74.5 completion rate to go with 920 yards and nine touchdowns with just two interceptions.
The Cowboys travel to New Orleans to face the Saints (2-1) on Sunday with kickoff set for 8:20 p.m. ET.