Overview
- The extension was announced Thursday by his agent and confirmed by the Cowboys and is worth $18 million with about $12.08 million guaranteed.
- Spann‑Ford, an undrafted 2024 signee, has played in all 34 regular-season games across his first two seasons and has 18 catches for 178 yards and one touchdown.
- Coaches have elevated him to the No. 2 tight end spot behind Jake Ferguson because of his physical run blocking and a growing role as a receiver.
- The deal secures a cost-controlled, multi-purpose contributor for Dallas and removes the need to tender him as a restricted free agent next offseason.
- The extension fits a recent Cowboys pattern of locking up emerging depth players before the season opener and will factor into the team’s near-term cap and tight-end roster planning.