The Dallas Cowboys are making moves ahead of their season opener, reportedly signing tight end Brevyn Spann-Ford to a three-year, $18 million extension that includes a solid $12 million in guaranteed cash. NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo dropped the news, and it’s got us thinking about what this signals for their tight end room and their plans moving forward, especially when that deal kicks in for the 2027 season.
The Numbers Don’t Lie on This Deal
Let’s talk about the money, because that’s always where the rubber meets the road. Three years, $18 million, with two-thirds of it guaranteed for a player who’s been largely a depth piece? That’s a serious commitment. According to Spotrac, the Cowboys are sitting on $23.3 million in top-51 cap space for the 2027 season when Spann-Ford’s new money starts hitting the books. You don’t hand out that kind of guaranteed money to a tight end if you don’t have big plans for him. They’re clearly looking to lock down their talent now, ensuring they have stability at the position for years to come. It’s a strategic play, no doubt, but one that raises questions about what else they’ve got cooking.
From Undrafted to Undeniable?
Spann-Ford, who’s 26, has been with the Cowboys for two seasons, carving out a role after going undrafted out of Minnesota. In 34 games, he’s put up 18 catches for 178 yards and one touchdown. Those aren’t exactly eye-popping numbers, right? He’s primarily been the backup to Jake Ferguson, who’s been a key target for Dak Prescott and is already under contract through the 2029 season. But here’s where it gets interesting: the Cowboys are looking at Ferguson and Spann-Ford as their “one-two punch” at tight end for the foreseeable future. Plus, with the uncertainty surrounding George Pickens beyond the 2026 season and his unrestricted free agency looming, there’s a strong vibe that Spann-Ford is being groomed for a much “bigger future role in the passing game.” The team clearly sees something substantial developing in his game, enough to back it up with a big extension.
While Dallas sorts out their tight end depth, back here in the Emerald City, our Seahawks are already stacking wins. We just took down the New England Patriots 13-10 in a gritty battle, proving that our squad is ready to grind it out. The season just started, but that kind of toughness early on? That’s what we love to see. Next up, it’s about building on that momentum and showing the league what we’re truly made of. Let’s go Hawks!
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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