The Dallas Cowboys will kick off their season on Sunday afternoon, which could significantly alter the nature of contract negotiations between the team and Dak Prescott.

While it is still possible that Dak and the Cowboys will come to terms at some point during the season, history suggests that talks will have a lower chance of success because of the start of the season. Prescott will also be an unrestricted free agent in the offseason, so a lot of things could change.

Though it is evident that we have reached this point without an agreement materializing, ProFootballTalk claims that there is a “small chance” that a deal will be reached in time for Cleveland’s kickoff.

There is now a “small chance” it gets done the night before Dallas and Cleveland’s Week 1 game. This is the most recent information from a person with knowledge of the circumstances.

And before Dak switches to football mode, they’ll need to acquire an agreement in principle from ASAFP, iron out the details, type up the paperwork, and get his signature on the bottom line if it’s going to be finalized before 4:25 p.m.ET on Sunday. First week is not a true deadline. But it is if that is how both of them see it. Given that the Cowboys are clearly in game mode, it makes sense that most of the work would be completed with a few finishing touches if a deal is going to be made. In any case, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler pointed out on Saturday morning that there was still a “gap,” albeit maybe the day filled it.