{"id":1903021,"date":"2026-04-21T07:50:49","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T04:50:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1903021"},"modified":"2026-04-21T07:50:49","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T04:50:49","slug":"brandon-aubrey-is-now-the-highest-paid-kicker-in-history","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1903021","title":{"rendered":"Brandon Aubrey Is Now the Highest-Paid Kicker in History"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F04%2F21%2Ftwbrandon-aubrey-sets-record-with-cowboys-kicker-deal.jpg?w=1080&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-post-body col\">\n<div class=\"row post-body\">\n<aside class=\"post-body-sidebar\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-upper\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-category d-none d-lg-block\">\n<p>    Sports\n                                                                      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Aubrey kicking for the Dallas Cowboys after record contract extension\",\"width\":1400,\"height\":933,\"credit\":\"Sam Hodde\/Getty Images\",\"caption\":\"\",\"creditKey\":\"general\",\"description\":\"\",\"annotations\":null,\"shop\":{\"url\":null,\"label\":\"Shop Now\"}}]'>\n<div class=\"carousel-cell landscape\" data-gallery-index=\"1\">\n<div class=\"carousel-cell-inner-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"carousel-cell-image-wrapper annotation-container fixed-ratio-3-2\">\n                                                                                                        <source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F04%2F21%2Fbrandon-aubrey-sets-record-with-cowboys-kicker-deal-2.jpg?q=90&amp;w=1400&amp;cbr=1&amp;fit=max\" media=\"(min-width: 1260px)\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"gallery-meta-container credit-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"credit \">Sam Hodde\/Getty Images<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div 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class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Aubrey becomes the first NFL kicker to reach the $7 million USD annual salary threshold<\/li>\n<li>The extension includes $20 million USD in guaranteed money, surpassing the brief positional record recently set by Ka\u2019imi Fairbairn<\/li>\n<li>The 31-year-old holds the league record for the most successful field goals from 60 yards or more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Dallas Cowboys just dropped a massive bag on special teams, officially signing kicker Brandon Aubrey to a historic four-year, $28 million USD contract extension. Securing an unprecedented $7 million annual average and a staggering $20 million in total guarantees, the 31-year-old is now the highest-paid player at his position in NFL history. He previously received a second-round tender but ultimately negotiated a deal that eclipses the recent benchmark established by Houston Texans kicker Ka\u2019imi Fairbairn. By locking him down through the 2030 season, the Dallas franchise ensures its kicking game remains an elite, high-scoring asset for the foreseeable future.<\/p>\n<p>Aubrey\u2019s path to the professional gridiron represents an entirely unorthodox trajectory. Far from a traditional football grooming, his athletic career started on the pitch, playing collegiate soccer at Notre Dame before turning pro in Major League Soccer. Following a brief detour working as a software engineer and a subsequent pivot to the Birmingham Stallions of the USFL, he fully transitioned to American football. Since making his NFL debut in 2023, the dynamic specialist has evolved into a genuine cheat code.\n<\/p>\n<p>Redefining what to expect from modern special teams, the standout athlete has hit 112 of his 127 field goal attempts for an ultra-reliable 88.2 percent conversion rate. Even more impressive is his pure leg strength; he currently ties for the fourth-longest field goal in league history with a massive 65-yard strike. He also owns the NFL record for booting six career field goals of at least 60 yards. Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer has aptly referred to him as a literal weapon, reflecting his unmatched scoring range.\n<\/p>\n<p>In an era where booming three-pointers are a strict necessity for championship contention, Aubrey is the undisputed face of the new kicking game. He earned an All-Pro selection in his rookie campaign and has racked up Pro Bowl nods in each of his first three seasons. Earning this massive contract sets a major cultural precedent, proving exactly how much specialized, high-leverage talent is truly worth in today\u2019s high-octane sports ecosystem.<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<footer>\n<section class=\"post-widget-sources\">\n<header>\n<h4>Sources<\/h4>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"sources-grid\">\n<div class=\"source-item\">\n<p class=\"source-name\"><span>DallasCowboys.com<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"source-excerpt\">The Cowboys and All-Pro kicker Brandon Aubrey have agreed to terms on a four-year extension that will make Aubrey the highest paid kicker in NFL history. Aubrey&#8217;s extension is a four-year, $28 million deal, making him the first kicker to earn $7 million per year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"source-item\">\n<p class=\"source-name\"><span>NFL.com<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"source-excerpt\">Aubrey has now made some in the offseason, agreeing to a record-setting four-year, $28 million extension with the Dallas Cowboys that includes $20 million guaranteed, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported. It is the largest deal for a kicker in league history.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"related-stories-main-wrapper\">\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stories-container\" data-layer-list-name=\"related_stories\" data-layer-list-offset=\"0\" data-layer-list-child-selector=\".story-item\">\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6710442\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>New Arrivals From HBX: Human Made\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6709846\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Resale Prices For FIFA 2026 World Cup Final Tickets Hit $2.3 Million USD\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6710219\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>New Arrivals From HBX: Maison Mihara Yasuhiro\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-email-signup-wrapper impression-tracker\">\n<h3>We got you covered. 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Aubrey kicking for the Dallas Cowboys after record contract extension\",\"width\":1400,\"height\":933,\"credit\":\"Sam Hodde\/Getty Images\",\"caption\":\"\",\"creditKey\":\"general\",\"description\":\"\",\"annotations\":null,\"shop\":{\"url\":null,\"label\":\"Shop Now\"}}]'>\n<div class=\"carousel-cell landscape\" data-gallery-index=\"1\">\n<div class=\"carousel-cell-inner-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"carousel-cell-image-wrapper annotation-container fixed-ratio-3-2\">\n                                                                                                        <source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F04%2F21%2Fbrandon-aubrey-sets-record-with-cowboys-kicker-deal-2.jpg?q=90&amp;w=1400&amp;cbr=1&amp;fit=max\" media=\"(min-width: 1260px)\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"gallery-meta-container credit-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"credit \">Sam Hodde\/Getty Images<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div 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class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Aubrey becomes the first NFL kicker to reach the $7 million USD annual salary threshold<\/li>\n<li>The extension includes $20 million USD in guaranteed money, surpassing the brief positional record recently set by Ka\u2019imi Fairbairn<\/li>\n<li>The 31-year-old holds the league record for the most successful field goals from 60 yards or more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Dallas Cowboys just dropped a massive bag on special teams, officially signing kicker Brandon Aubrey to a historic four-year, $28 million USD contract extension. Securing an unprecedented $7 million annual average and a staggering $20 million in total guarantees, the 31-year-old is now the highest-paid player at his position in NFL history. He previously received a second-round tender but ultimately negotiated a deal that eclipses the recent benchmark established by Houston Texans kicker Ka\u2019imi Fairbairn. By locking him down through the 2030 season, the Dallas franchise ensures its kicking game remains an elite, high-scoring asset for the foreseeable future.<\/p>\n<p>Aubrey\u2019s path to the professional gridiron represents an entirely unorthodox trajectory. Far from a traditional football grooming, his athletic career started on the pitch, playing collegiate soccer at Notre Dame before turning pro in Major League Soccer. Following a brief detour working as a software engineer and a subsequent pivot to the Birmingham Stallions of the USFL, he fully transitioned to American football. Since making his NFL debut in 2023, the dynamic specialist has evolved into a genuine cheat code.\n<\/p>\n<p>Redefining what to expect from modern special teams, the standout athlete has hit 112 of his 127 field goal attempts for an ultra-reliable 88.2 percent conversion rate. Even more impressive is his pure leg strength; he currently ties for the fourth-longest field goal in league history with a massive 65-yard strike. He also owns the NFL record for booting six career field goals of at least 60 yards. Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer has aptly referred to him as a literal weapon, reflecting his unmatched scoring range.\n<\/p>\n<p>In an era where booming three-pointers are a strict necessity for championship contention, Aubrey is the undisputed face of the new kicking game. He earned an All-Pro selection in his rookie campaign and has racked up Pro Bowl nods in each of his first three seasons. Earning this massive contract sets a major cultural precedent, proving exactly how much specialized, high-leverage talent is truly worth in today\u2019s high-octane sports ecosystem.<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<footer>\n<section class=\"post-widget-sources\">\n<header>\n<h4>Sources<\/h4>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"sources-grid\">\n<div class=\"source-item\">\n<p class=\"source-name\"><span>DallasCowboys.com<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"source-excerpt\">The Cowboys and All-Pro kicker Brandon Aubrey have agreed to terms on a four-year extension that will make Aubrey the highest paid kicker in NFL history. Aubrey&#8217;s extension is a four-year, $28 million deal, making him the first kicker to earn $7 million per year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"source-item\">\n<p class=\"source-name\"><span>NFL.com<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"source-excerpt\">Aubrey has now made some in the offseason, agreeing to a record-setting four-year, $28 million extension with the Dallas Cowboys that includes $20 million guaranteed, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported. It is the largest deal for a kicker in league history.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"related-stories-main-wrapper\">\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stories-container\" data-layer-list-name=\"related_stories\" data-layer-list-offset=\"0\" data-layer-list-child-selector=\".story-item\">\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6710442\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>New Arrivals From HBX: Human Made\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6709846\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Resale Prices For FIFA 2026 World Cup Final Tickets Hit $2.3 Million USD\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6710219\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>New Arrivals From HBX: Maison Mihara Yasuhiro\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-email-signup-wrapper impression-tracker\">\n<h3>We got you covered. 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class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Aubrey becomes the first NFL kicker to reach the $7 million USD annual salary threshold<\/li>\n<li>The extension includes $20 million USD in guaranteed money, surpassing the brief positional record recently set by Ka\u2019imi Fairbairn<\/li>\n<li>The 31-year-old holds the league record for the most successful field goals from 60 yards or more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Dallas Cowboys just dropped a massive bag on special teams, officially signing kicker Brandon Aubrey to a historic four-year, $28 million USD contract extension. Securing an unprecedented $7 million annual average and a staggering $20 million in total guarantees, the 31-year-old is now the highest-paid player at his position in NFL history. He previously received a second-round tender but ultimately negotiated a deal that eclipses the recent benchmark established by Houston Texans kicker Ka\u2019imi Fairbairn. By locking him down through the 2030 season, the Dallas franchise ensures its kicking game remains an elite, high-scoring asset for the foreseeable future.<\/p>\n<p>Aubrey\u2019s path to the professional gridiron represents an entirely unorthodox trajectory. Far from a traditional football grooming, his athletic career started on the pitch, playing collegiate soccer at Notre Dame before turning pro in Major League Soccer. Following a brief detour working as a software engineer and a subsequent pivot to the Birmingham Stallions of the USFL, he fully transitioned to American football. Since making his NFL debut in 2023, the dynamic specialist has evolved into a genuine cheat code.\n<\/p>\n<p>Redefining what to expect from modern special teams, the standout athlete has hit 112 of his 127 field goal attempts for an ultra-reliable 88.2 percent conversion rate. Even more impressive is his pure leg strength; he currently ties for the fourth-longest field goal in league history with a massive 65-yard strike. He also owns the NFL record for booting six career field goals of at least 60 yards. Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer has aptly referred to him as a literal weapon, reflecting his unmatched scoring range.\n<\/p>\n<p>In an era where booming three-pointers are a strict necessity for championship contention, Aubrey is the undisputed face of the new kicking game. He earned an All-Pro selection in his rookie campaign and has racked up Pro Bowl nods in each of his first three seasons. Earning this massive contract sets a major cultural precedent, proving exactly how much specialized, high-leverage talent is truly worth in today\u2019s high-octane sports ecosystem.<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<footer>\n<section class=\"post-widget-sources\">\n<header>\n<h4>Sources<\/h4>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"sources-grid\">\n<div class=\"source-item\">\n<p class=\"source-name\"><span>DallasCowboys.com<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"source-excerpt\">The Cowboys and All-Pro kicker Brandon Aubrey have agreed to terms on a four-year extension that will make Aubrey the highest paid kicker in NFL history. Aubrey&#8217;s extension is a four-year, $28 million deal, making him the first kicker to earn $7 million per year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"source-item\">\n<p class=\"source-name\"><span>NFL.com<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"source-excerpt\">Aubrey has now made some in the offseason, agreeing to a record-setting four-year, $28 million extension with the Dallas Cowboys that includes $20 million guaranteed, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported. It is the largest deal for a kicker in league history.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"related-stories-main-wrapper\">\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stories-container\" data-layer-list-name=\"related_stories\" data-layer-list-offset=\"0\" data-layer-list-child-selector=\".story-item\">\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6710442\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>New Arrivals From HBX: Human Made\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6709846\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Resale Prices For FIFA 2026 World Cup Final Tickets Hit $2.3 Million USD\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6710219\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>New Arrivals From HBX: Maison Mihara Yasuhiro\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-email-signup-wrapper impression-tracker\">\n<h3>We got you covered. Don\u2019t miss out on the latest news by signing up for our newsletters.<\/h3>\n<div class=\"terms\">By subscribing, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-author d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Sources<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\"><span>3<\/span><span>Articles<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-share d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider\">\n<h6>Share this article<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content-tags\">\n<div class=\"body collapsed\">\n<p>    NFLDallas CowboysBrandon Aubrey\n                                                            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<div id=\"post-body-top-bar\" class=\"post-body-top-bar d-block d-lg-none\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-share-meta-container\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Sports<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time>Apr 21, 2026<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-hype-comments-container \"><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             221<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-share-meta-container\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Sports<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time>Apr 21, 2026<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Sports<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time>Apr 21, 2026<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-hype-comments-container \"><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             221<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Aubrey becomes the first NFL kicker to reach the $7 million USD annual salary threshold<\/li>\n<li>The extension includes $20 million USD in guaranteed money, surpassing the brief positional record recently set by Ka\u2019imi Fairbairn<\/li>\n<li>The 31-year-old holds the league record for the most successful field goals from 60 yards or more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Dallas Cowboys just dropped a massive bag on special teams, officially signing kicker Brandon Aubrey to a historic four-year, $28 million USD contract extension. Securing an unprecedented $7 million annual average and a staggering $20 million in total guarantees, the 31-year-old is now the highest-paid player at his position in NFL history. He previously received a second-round tender but ultimately negotiated a deal that eclipses the recent benchmark established by Houston Texans kicker Ka\u2019imi Fairbairn. By locking him down through the 2030 season, the Dallas franchise ensures its kicking game remains an elite, high-scoring asset for the foreseeable future.<\/p>\n<p>Aubrey\u2019s path to the professional gridiron represents an entirely unorthodox trajectory. Far from a traditional football grooming, his athletic career started on the pitch, playing collegiate soccer at Notre Dame before turning pro in Major League Soccer. Following a brief detour working as a software engineer and a subsequent pivot to the Birmingham Stallions of the USFL, he fully transitioned to American football. Since making his NFL debut in 2023, the dynamic specialist has evolved into a genuine cheat code.\n<\/p>\n<p>Redefining what to expect from modern special teams, the standout athlete has hit 112 of his 127 field goal attempts for an ultra-reliable 88.2 percent conversion rate. Even more impressive is his pure leg strength; he currently ties for the fourth-longest field goal in league history with a massive 65-yard strike. He also owns the NFL record for booting six career field goals of at least 60 yards. Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer has aptly referred to him as a literal weapon, reflecting his unmatched scoring range.\n<\/p>\n<p>In an era where booming three-pointers are a strict necessity for championship contention, Aubrey is the undisputed face of the new kicking game. He earned an All-Pro selection in his rookie campaign and has racked up Pro Bowl nods in each of his first three seasons. Earning this massive contract sets a major cultural precedent, proving exactly how much specialized, high-leverage talent is truly worth in today\u2019s high-octane sports ecosystem.<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-author d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Sources<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\"><span>3<\/span><span>Articles<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-share d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider\">\n<h6>Share this article<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content-tags\">\n<div class=\"body collapsed\">\n<p>    NFLDallas CowboysBrandon Aubrey\n                                                            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article class=\"source-item\">\n<header class=\"source-name\"><span>DallasCowboys.com<\/span><\/header>\n<h4>Cowboys, Brandon Aubrey agree to terms on record-setting extension<\/h4>\n<p class=\"source-excerpt\">The Cowboys and All-Pro kicker Brandon Aubrey have agreed to terms on a four-year extension that will make Aubrey the highest paid kicker in NFL history. Aubrey&#8217;s extension is a four-year, $28 million deal, making him the first kicker to earn $7 million per year.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"source-item\">\n<header class=\"source-name\"><span>NFL.com<\/span><\/header>\n<h4>Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey agrees to record-setting four-year, $28 million extension<\/h4>\n<p class=\"source-excerpt\">Aubrey has now made some in the offseason, agreeing to a record-setting four-year, $28 million extension with the Dallas Cowboys that includes $20 million guaranteed, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported. It is the largest deal for a kicker in league history.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"source-item\">\n<header class=\"source-name\"><span>NBC Sports<\/span><\/header>\n<h4>Brandon Aubrey agrees to four-year extension with Cowboys<\/h4>\n<p class=\"source-excerpt\">Kicker Brandon Aubrey and the Cowboys have struck a deal. According to multiple reports, Aubrey has agreed to a four-year extension in Dallas. The $28 million pact includes $20 million in guaranteed money, making him the highest-paid kicker in the league.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/hypebeast.com\/2026\/4\/brandon-aubrey-sets-record-with-cowboys-kicker-deal&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F04%2F21%2Ftwbrandon-aubrey-sets-record-with-cowboys-kicker-deal.jpg?w=1080&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&#8221;] Sports Apr 21, 2026 221 Views 0\u00a0Comments Comments Save Sources 3Articles Share this article Sam Hodde\/Getty Images Sports Apr 21, 2026 221 Views 0\u00a0Comments Comments Save Summary Aubrey becomes the first NFL kicker to reach the $7 million USD annual salary threshold The extension includes $20 million USD in guaranteed money, surpassing [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[226,39],"class_list":["post-1903021","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-politics","tag-crawlmanager","tag-hypebeast-com"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1903021","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1903021"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1903021\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1903021"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1903021"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1903021"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}