Dallas Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey reacted to potentially receiving a second-round tender from the team worth approximately $5.8 million ahead of his upcoming free agency.

“Obviously the tender is what the Cowboys have talked about, and it’s a good problem to have,” Aubrey told Joseph Hoyt of the Dallas Morning News on Wednesday. “It’s a good amount of money and it’s a big pay raise for me from before, but it’s not the ideal for any player. So, we’ll see what happens. I’m excited to be in this position. It’s an opportunity for me just to be in this position so I’m thankful for that.”

ESPN’s Todd Archer reported Feb. 24 that Dallas was likely to place the second-round tender on Aubrey. The Cowboys would have the chance to match any contract signed by him in free agency and are also entitled to a second-round draft pick if they choose not to match.

Both sides have been in negotiations regarding a new deal with free agency drawing closer.

Dallas had an offer on the table that would make Aubrey the highest-paid kicker in the NFL at one point despite being worth below $7 million, per Hoyt. Todd France, Aubrey’s agent, requested a $10 million deal.

Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker is currently the highest-paid player at his position, earning $6.4 million per year (via Spotrac).

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones confirmed that the team made an offer for Aubrey when speaking to reporters on Friday

“I think he’s outstanding,” Jones said, per Tommy Yarrish of the team’s official website. “Love his story, love the fact that the story is with the Cowboys. We feel good that what we are talking about is an appreciation of what he can do for us. That’s a way of, not trying to negotiate with anything I might say here, but we’ve got a good offer on the table for him.”

Aubrey has earned Pro Bowl nods in each of his three seasons with the Cowboys. He’s repeatedly showed off his leg strength, as he has six field goals from at least 60 yards out under his belt.

The 30-year-old has also connected on 35 of his 44 attempts on field goals of 50 yards or more in his career.