DALLAS, TX — In a stunning twist that has fans buzzing across Texas, one of the Dallas Cowboys’ most beloved stars has turned down a $35 million offer from kicker Brandon Aubrey — who was working with the Las Vegas Raiders to lure his longtime friend west.
The pitch was simple: sunshine, a fresh start, and a massive paycheck. But for the player in question, the decision wasn’t about comfort or cash — it was about loyalty.
“When Brandon called me, I thought it was a prank,” the Cowboys star laughed, leaning against his locker after Thursday’s training camp session. “Thirty-five million is a lot of zeros. But I told him, ‘Brother, I’m not trading my star for a pirate flag.’”
Aubrey, reached by phone in Las Vegas, admitted he pulled out all the stops.
“I told him about the weather, the lifestyle, the fans. Heck, I even mentioned the casinos,” Aubrey said with a chuckle. “But he hit me with, ‘I bleed silver and blue.’ And I knew right then — he wasn’t leaving.”
Inside the Cowboys’ facility, teammates reacted with admiration. Linebacker Micah Parsons shook his head in disbelief.
“You don’t see that every day,” Parsons said. “Most guys chase the bag. He’s chasing a ring — right here in Dallas.”
Fans took to social media within minutes of the news breaking. One post read: “This is why he’s our guy. Loyalty like this is priceless.” At a local BBQ joint, the lunchtime crowd broke into chants of “HOW ‘BOUT THEM COWBOYS!” when the story aired on TV.
When asked if he ever hesitated about turning down such a massive payday, the star’s answer was firm.
“Nope. Dallas is more than a team — it’s family,” he said. “And I’m not leaving my family. I’m staying to fight, to win, and to make sure that star shines brighter than ever.”
For Cowboys Nation, it wasn’t just a contract decision — it was a love letter to the city, the fans, and the legacy of America’s Team.
