The Dallas Cowboys have secured their standout kicker Brandon Aubrey with a four-year, $28 million extension. The agreement, finalized on April 20, sets a new benchmark for the position, including $20 million guaranteed and an average annual salary of $7 million—both the highest ever for an NFL kicker.
Previously, the top contracts at the position belonged to Harrison Butker in total value and guarantees, while Ka’imi Fairbairn led in yearly average. Aubrey’s new deal surpasses them all, reflecting just how valuable he has become to Dallas in a short time.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported: “Brandon Aubrey and the Dallas Cowboys reached agreement today on a deal that will make Aubrey the highest paid kicker in NFL history. The four-year extension makes Aubrey the first kicker to earn $7 million per year and receive $20 million guaranteed, per Todd France and AJ Stevens of
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Originally a soccer player at Notre Dame and a first-round MLS draft pick, Aubrey transitioned to football and spent time with the USFL’s Birmingham Stallions before joining the Cowboys ahead of the 2023 season. Since then, he has developed into one of the league’s most dependable and dynamic specialists. Over three seasons, he has earned Pro Bowl and All-Pro honors each year while converting 88.2% of his field goal attempts and nearly all of his extra points.
What truly distinguishes Aubrey is his range. He has made six field goals from 60 yards or longer—the most in NFL history—and hit three such kicks in 2025 alone, setting a single-season record. His ability to deliver from long distance was highlighted by a 65-yard field goal in 2024, tied for the fourth-longest ever recorded.
Before agreeing to the extension, Aubrey had been designated a restricted free agent and given a second-round tender worth just under $5.8 million for 2026. While reports suggested he was aiming for a significantly higher annual salary, the finalized deal still establishes him as the highest-paid player at his position while giving the Cowboys long-term stability.
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