Cowboys K Brandon Aubrey agree to four-year, $28M deal, making him the highest-paid kicker in the...
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This content announces that Dallas Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey has agreed to a four-year, $28 million contract extension, making him the highest-paid kicker in NFL history with $20 million guaranteed[1]. The deal surpasses recent extensions like Houston Texans kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn's, highlighting Aubrey's elite performance since joining the Cowboys in 2023 as a former soccer player. Key themes include record-breaking contracts for special teams players, the rising value of reliable long-distance kickers, and Aubrey's historic accuracy, including an NFL-record six field goals of 60+ yards[1].
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The announcement broke via NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport on Monday, igniting immediate buzz among Cowboys fans and NFL enthusiasts during the offseason[1]. As a record-setting deal for the kicker position, it sparks debates on special teams pay and Aubrey's value. Its timing aligns with contract news cycles, amplifying shares on sports Twitter.
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- 1Brandon Aubrey holds the NFL record with six career field goals of 60 yards or longer[1].
- 2Before the NFL, Aubrey played professional soccer and transitioned to kicking in 2023[1].
- 3The $28M deal includes $20 million guaranteed, eclipsing all prior kicker contracts[1].
- 4Aubrey was tendered at $5.76 million as a second-round restricted free agent before this extension[1].
- 5This is the largest kicker contract in league history, briefly topped by Ka'imi Fairbairn's deal days earlier[1].
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