Contract extension talk has been the most prominent topic of this offseason, yet the Dallas Cowboys are about to complete the preseason without having signed any of their coveted offensive trio.

While running back Ezekiel Elliott trains away from the club, the quarterback-wide receiver tandem of Dak Prescott and Amari Cooper are practicing and rehabbing with the club in Dallas. Even with these two players around the team and front office every day, the contract negotiations are only in progress and still unresolved. As Week 1 approaches, so does the possibility of a common time-honored tradition, halting of negotiations.

Stephen Jones pointed out that he yet to be informed by either player’s agent discussions would reach a grinding halt, however.

Executive Vice President Stephen Jones said he has not been told by the agents for Dak Prescott and Amari Cooper that talks would not continue on long-term deals once the season begins. “We’re open for business,” Jones said. — Todd Archer (@toddarcher) August 28, 2019

Cowboys VP Stephen Jones was around Dak Prescott’s agent over the weekend. “We talked about (his contract) in generalities but there were no details discussed.” — Jon Machota (@jonmachota) August 28, 2019

Jones provided more insight regarding Elliott and his dispute, pointing out how only a rare talent like Elliott would be capable of staging such a holdout and still get the opportunity to negotiate with the club despite having two years remaining on his deal.

Stephen Jones on other players potentially trying to get new contracts with 2 years left like Zeke: “You got to be a rare player to do that, otherwise, they’ll probably sit out there for as long as they want. It better be someone really special. … I think Zeke’s a rare talent.” — Jon Machota (@jonmachota) August 28, 2019

Yet, even with these friendly comments, it seems contract talks are also stagnant between these two parties.

Cowboys VP Stephen Jones when asked for an update on contract talks with Ezekiel Elliott: “It doesn’t do anybody any good to talk about it at this point. We’re just head down, working.” So you are working on it? Jones: “At times.” — Jon Machota (@jonmachota) August 28, 2019