Analysts are not that sold on Jake Ferguson for the 2025-26 season but his team Dallas Cowboys sure are as they signed the Wisconsin Badgers alum to a historic deal.
Cowboys have announced that they have extended Ferguson’s stay at the AT&T Stadium by agreeing to a four-year deal worth $52 million, $30 million guaranteed.
The 26-year-old tight end was drafted in 2022 by Dallas as their fourth round, 129th overall pick. He has been one of their indispensable player since, even making it to the 2023 Pro Bowl.
The #Cowboys and standout TE Jake Ferguson have agreed to terms on a 4-year extension worth $52M in new money with $30M total guaranteed. The deal was done by agent Jack Bechta (@jackbechta).
Ferguson gets a $12M signing bonus. Dallas takes care of a young star. pic.twitter.com/Qd1zsVzTky
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July 27, 2025
“It’s money, but it doesn’t change things,” the player said about his new contract.
“I still have to get out there and prove, and work my tail off. … I don’t wanna be anywhere else. It’s a privilege to wear this star.”
Ferguson played four years for the Badgers, finishing with 145 receptions for 1,618 yards and 13 touchdowns in 47 games. He had his best year in 2021 season when he broke Lee Evans’ program record of most consecutive games recording a reception. He was part of the All Big Ten Team that year.
Jake Ferguson puts self on Cowboys history books
The new deal made Ferguson the highest paid tight end in Cowboys history. He is also now the sixth highest paid TE in the NFL.
Former Wisconsin #Badgers tight end Jake Ferguson has agreed to a 4-year, $52M deal with the Cowboys. $30 million guaranteed.
He’s now the sixth highest-paid tight end in the NFL. Program guy through and through. pic.twitter.com/fzODQ3CXtG
— Dillon Graff (@DillonGraff) July 27, 2025
Ferguson’s new contract comes at a time when the franchise are still at a cross road regarding defensive end Micah Parsons.
Cowboys VP Stephen Jones says Parsons wants to get paid and the are working on it already.
“It doesn’t change anything,” Stephen Jones said Sunday amidst calls by fans for them to compensate the two-time All-Pro member.
“We want to pay Micah too. He’s gotta want to be paid.”
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