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The Dallas Cowboys continue to sign players to contract extensions, just not Micah Parsons.
The Dallas Cowboys continue to make moves to take care of their own players ahead of the start of the NFL season. Since Dallas traded Micah Parsons, the front office had made efforts to sign several players to contract extensions.
With a little more than 24 hours before the NFL season kicks off against the Philadelphia Eagles, the Cowboys signed fullback Hunter Luepke to a two-year, $7.5 million contract extension. NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero labeled the extension as a “rare” move for the Cowboys as Luepke is entering just his third NFL season.
“The Cowboys and standout FB Hunter Luepke agreed to terms on a two-year contract extension worth up to $7.5 million, sources tell me and
@MikeGarafolo,” Pelissero detailed in a series of September 3, 2025, messages on X. “Agent Kyle Strongin of @RangeSportsRMP did the deal — a rare one for a player going into Year 3.
“In explaining the Micah Parsons trade, Jerry Jones noted it freed up money for other core players. The Cowboys have extended two in recent days — Daron Bland and now Hunter Luepke, who was eligible for a new deal because he was undrafted in 2023. He gets $5M fully guaranteed.”
Cowboys FB Hunter Luepke Signed a 2-Year, $7.5 Million Contract Extension With $5 Million in Guaranteed Money
It will be worth watching how Luepke is utilized in this new-look Cowboys offense with Brian Schottenheimer as the head coach. Luepke is now set to earn $5 million in guaranteed money over the life of the contract.
“This extension makes Cowboys FB Hunter Luepke the third-highest-paid fullback in the NFL on a per-year basis,” NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo explained in a September 3, X message.
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During his first two years in Dallas, Luepke has primarily been utilized as a blocker. Luepke posted 18 carries for 57 yards and a touchdown in his two seasons with the Cowboys. The fullback hybrid added 12 receptions for 111 yards in 2024 as well showing off his ability to be involved in the passing game.
“Luepke has been a versatile weapon in his two seasons in Dallas,” Fort Worth Star-Telegram’s Nick Harris explained on X. “From being a short-yardage backfield option to a downhill blocker to a tight end, Luepke has carved a role as an offensive Swiss Army knife similar to how he did at North Dakota State.”