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. <\/p>\n
“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.”<\/p>\n
ESPN’s Todd Archer<\/a> 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. <\/p>\n Both sides have been in negotiations regarding a new deal with free agency drawing closer. <\/p>\n 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<\/a>. Todd France, Aubrey’s agent, requested a $10 million deal. <\/p>\n Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker is currently the highest-paid player at his position, earning $6.4 million per year (via Spotrac<\/a>). <\/p>\n Cowboys owner Jerry Jones confirmed that the team made an offer for Aubrey when speaking to reporters on Friday<\/p>\n