{"id":35182,"date":"2025-03-22T08:28:14","date_gmt":"2025-03-22T08:28:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=35182"},"modified":"2025-03-22T08:28:14","modified_gmt":"2025-03-22T08:28:14","slug":"deal-accepted-steelers-make-bold-move-to-sign-quarterback-dak-prescott-to-222-million-deal-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=35182","title":{"rendered":"DEAL ACCEPTED: Steelers make bold move to sign quarterback Dak Prescott to $222 million deal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"103\" data-end=\"374\">The Pittsburgh Steelers have made a jaw-dropping decision, officially securing quarterback Dak Prescott on a massive $222 million deal. This move signals a major shift in the team\u2019s approach, as they place their trust in Prescott to lead them into a new era of success.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"103\" data-end=\"374\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/motorcyclesports.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/USATSI_24667846_168415193_lowres.jpg\" alt=\"Dak Prescott reigns supreme with record-breaking four-year 240 million dollar extension as NFL's highest-paid quarterback in history\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"829\">Despite previous doubts about his future with the Dallas Cowboys, Prescott\u2019s talent was never in question. The Steelers\u2019 front office clearly sees him as the missing piece to elevate their offense, and they weren\u2019t afraid to break the bank to make it happen. Sources within the organization suggest that head coach Mike Tomlin was heavily involved in the negotiations and sees Prescott as the best option to lead the team for the next several seasons.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"829\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kxan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/11\/65697657b296b3.73604577.jpeg?w=900\" alt=\"Dak Prescott, Cowboys agree on record contract at $60 million per year \u2013 KXAN Austin\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"1175\">This blockbuster signing, however, raises major questions about the Steelers\u2019 current quarterback situation. With Russell Wilson and Justin Fields already on the roster, many fans are wondering what this means for the future of both players. Will the Steelers trade one of them? Or is a heated competition brewing in Pittsburgh\u2019s locker room?<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"1175\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/t_share\/MjEzMTA5MzU2NDI0NjAzMDg3\/usatsi_24023973.jpg\" alt=\"Eagles Fans Send Dak Prescott Strong Message During Vacation Encounter - Athlon Sports\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1472\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Regardless of what happens next, one thing is clear: the Steelers are making a statement. By committing $222 million to Prescott, they are betting big on his ability to bring home another Super Bowl title. Only time will tell if this gamble pays off, but Steelers Nation is in for one wild ride.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Pittsburgh Steelers have made a jaw-dropping decision, officially securing quarterback Dak Prescott on a massive $222 million deal. 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