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 has 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.
How Will Cowboys Utilize Hunter Luepke Under Brian Schottenheimer in 2025?
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.”
NFL Odds Week 1: The Cowboys Are an 8.5-Point Underdog vs. Eagles
The Cowboys are a sizable 8.5-point underdog versus the Eagles in the NFL Week 1 odds, per FanDuel. This number continues to move in favor of Philly following the Parsons trade.
The Dallas rushing attack will be under scrutiny with the rotation not exactly clear ahead of the season. Javonte Williams is listed atop the Cowboys initial depth chart with rookie Jaydon Blue ahead of Miles Sanders.
Dak Prescott on Cowboys vs. Eagles: ‘It’s About Us Coming Out, Being the Aggressors’
Blue is a running back worth watching with the potential to overtake Williams. Dak Prescott wants to see the Cowboys as the “aggressors” against the Eagles in Week 1.
“They’re good, they’re sound, and they don’t do a lot, so you’ve got to be disciplined and fundamental,” Prescott said of the Eagles, per Yahoo Sports. “We’ve just got to come out and throw the first punch. [. . .] It’s about us coming out, being the aggressors, and understanding they’re confident in the few things they do.”
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