BREAKING: Dallas Cowboys Agree to 4-Year, $120 Million Deal with Tennessee QB Nico Iamaleava
It was a move that stunned the NFL world.
Just days after a quiet pre-draft press conference, the Dallas Cowboys made headlines by signing Tennessee standout quarterback Nico Iamaleava to a massive four-year, $120 million contract—skipping the draft altogether to lock down their next franchise leader.
The announcement came early Monday morning, sending shockwaves through social media and talk shows across the country. Iamaleava, known for his cannon arm and poise under pressure, had only just completed his sophomore season with the Volunteers, but Dallas had clearly seen enough. Rumors swirled that Cowboys owner Jerry Jones had been tracking Nico since high school, and when the opportunity came to make a bold move, he didn’t hesitate.
At the press conference, Iamaleava walked onto the stage in a crisp navy-blue suit, his signature confident grin barely hiding his nerves. Beside him, Jones beamed.
“Nico is the future of this franchise,” Jones declared. “We believe in him, and we’re building around him starting today.”
Critics were divided. Some called it reckless—too much money, too soon. Others hailed it as visionary, praising Dallas for betting on youth and raw talent.
But none of that mattered to Nico. He had one goal: win.
“Dallas believed in me,” he said, gripping the mic. “Now I’m going to give this city everything I’ve got. Let’s go win a Super Bowl.”
And just like that, a new era in Cowboys history had begun.
