Jerry Jones makes it clear: Ezekiel Elliott is No. 1 priority

Entering the offseason with several high-profile players in line for contract extensions, the Cowboys still have their big three on offense attached to rookie deals. But wide receiver Amari Cooper has voiced no issue with playing into a contract year, and owner Jerry Jones said he has no concern about QB Dak Prescott doing the same. Jones said the Cowboys only have to have running back Ezekiel Elliott signed before Week 1, according tor Ed Werder of ESPN.com (on Twitter). Elliott has been a holdout since the Cowboys began training camp. While Cooper has a guaranteed fifth-year option of $13.9M, Prescott is only set to make $2M this season. The fourth-year quarterback stands to earn a lucrative contract at some point in the near future, but signing before the season would give him a chance to avoid having to play a fourth season on a Round 4 contract. Prescott has been resolute during this lengthy negotiation. He voiced opposition to a potential team-friendly deal and reportedly declined a $30M-AAV proposal.

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