Jenna Aubrey Shuts Down Rumors of Cowboys’ $7.5M Offer Rejection, Adding New Drama to Brandon Aubrey’s Contract Talks

The Dallas Cowboys have always been the NFL’s biggest magnet for dramatic headlines, but this week the noise surrounding Brandon Aubrey reached another level — and this time, it wasn’t the kicker himself pushing back.
It was his wife, Jenna Aubrey, who stepped in and threw cold water on one of the most viral Cowboys rumors of the offseason.

For days, multiple outlets reported that the Cowboys had offered Aubrey a contract worth $7.5 million per year, a deal that would make him the highest-paid kicker in the NFL, surpassing the current AAV leader, Harrison Butker of the Kansas City Chiefs.

But the story didn’t end there.
Reports also claimed Aubrey rejected the offer — and that his agent, Todd France, was aiming for a staggering $10 million per year, a number that would shatter every kicker contract ever signed.

Then Jenna Aubrey stepped in.

Replying to a viral social media post about her husband supposedly turning down an offer to become the NFL’s highest-paid kicker, Jenna responded with one word:

“False.”

Just like that — the narrative blew up.

Her denial directly contradicts the widespread reports that claimed Aubrey had declined a $7.5M deal. And because the Aubrey family rarely engages publicly in contract matters, fans immediately took notice.

Her voice didn’t just add a wrinkle… it added a plot twist.

What Jenna Aubrey’s Comment Really Means

Jenna’s “False” brings three possibilities into focus:

1. The $7.5M Offer May Have Never Existed

If that offer was never made, then the entire narrative of Aubrey rejecting a record-setting deal collapses.

2. The $10M Asking Price May Be Misreported

Perhaps Aubrey’s camp never demanded $10M per year at all.

3. The Core Report Was Simply Wrong

It would mean the discussions are either ongoing, misrepresented, or nowhere near where insiders claimed.

For Cowboys fans, Jenna’s message is not just a casual denial — it is a direct signal that negotiations may not be in the chaotic state the media suggested.

When a player doesn’t speak, but the spouse steps in publicly?
That typically means the family feels the narrative is spiraling.

And that alone changes the tone of the negotiation.

Aubrey’s Value to the Cowboys Is Unmatched

The Cowboys know exactly what they have in Aubrey — arguably the most consistent special teams weapon in the NFL.

Since entering the league:

• 3× All-Pro selection

• 3× Pro Bowler

• 2023 NFL Scoring Leader

• 36/42 FG made last season

• 47/48 extra points converted

• 64-yard career long

• 155 points in 2025

He has been nothing short of elite.
Not “good.”
Not just “reliable.”
Truly elite — one of the best kickers the league has ever seen in terms of accuracy and consistency.

So the Cowboys absolutely want him back.

The question is: At what price?

How Dallas Can Keep Aubrey Even If Negotiations Stall

Fortunately for the Dallas Cowboys, Aubrey is not an unrestricted free agent.

He is a restricted free agent, which gives Dallas significant leverage.

They can apply:

A First-Round Tender

• Guarantees the Cowboys can match any offer

• If they don’t match, they receive a 1st-round pick as compensation

• Very unlikely a team would sacrifice a 1st-rounder for a kicker

A Second-Round Tender

• Still allows Dallas to match

• If they don’t, the Cowboys get a 2nd-round pick

• Far more plausible, but still expensive for rival teams

Given Aubrey’s value, Dallas is expected to use one of these tenders if they cannot finalize a long-term deal by the deadline.

This protects the Cowboys, at least in the short term.

Why the Situation Remains Complicated

While Jenna Aubrey’s denial eases some fan anxiety, it doesn’t eliminate the core issue:

Dallas still needs to pay him — and pay him well.

The team enters the offseason with a cap crunch. Large extensions looming over key players mean every dollar matters. Committing $7–10M per year to a kicker, no matter how elite, puts pressure elsewhere.

This is where the Cowboys’ history comes into play:

• They often negotiate slowly.

• They often negotiate publicly.

• Their stars often get deals… but only after major turbulence.

Examples?
Dak Prescott.
Ezekiel Elliott.
Dez Bryant.
Zack Martin.

The Aubrey situation feels similar.

But Jenna’s denial suggests fans should not yet panic.

Final Thoughts: Cowboys Fans Can Breathe — For Now

Jenna Aubrey’s “False” doesn’t solve the contract dispute.
It doesn’t reveal the true numbers.
It doesn’t finalize a long-term deal.

But it does tell us:

• The media narrative is incomplete.

• The “Aubrey rejected a $7.5M offer” story is likely exaggerated or incorrect.

• The Cowboys remain firmly in play to retain their All-Pro kicker.

And with Aubrey being a restricted free agent, Dallas controls the situation far more than fans initially believed.

Contract drama? Absolutely.
Panic button? Not yet.

Cowboys Nation has seen this movie before — and more often than not, the ending lands in their favor.