The Dallas Cowboys have agreed to a three-year, $18 million contract extension with tight end Brevyn Spann-Ford, a deal that includes $12.075 million guaranteed and keeps Spann-Ford under contract through the 2029 season.
Contract terms and roster timeline
The extension officially locks Spann-Ford into Dallas for the next three seasons and prevents him from reaching restricted free agency next offseason. The guaranteed portion of the deal totals $12.075 million, providing immediate financial security for the 26-year-old tight end and roster continuity for the Cowboys.
Spann-Ford’s agent, Mike McCartney, announced the agreement on Spann-Ford’s official X account, writing, "Congrats Brevyn Spann-Ford agreeing to a 3 year extension with the Dallas Cowboys." The team and the player finalized terms that bind Spann-Ford to Dallas through the 2029 campaign.
Before the extension, Spann-Ford was likely to face a restricted free agent tender this offseason. The new contract keeps him under contract through the 2029 season and prevents him from hitting restricted free agency next offseason.
From undrafted signee to retained roster piece
The Cowboys’ move follows two seasons that prompted the organization to keep Spann-Ford in its plans going forward. The team "have seen enough of tight end Brevyn Spann-Ford over his first two seasons," and the organization determined "their future is best served with him around," language tied to the club’s decision to extend him.
Spann-Ford, who entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2024, is now under contract through 2029. The new deal formalizes a commitment to keeping him on the roster as part of the Cowboys’ tight end group.
By removing the uncertainty of restricted free agency and guaranteeing a significant portion of the three-year contract, the Cowboys have secured a long-term option at tight end. The extension represents a clear personnel choice by Dallas to keep Spann-Ford in place as they manage their roster and cap picture over the next several seasons.
