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Mike Florio recently explained in a PFT post why Cowboys need to complete a long-term deal with Dak Prescott before the March 9 franchise brand deadline. That’s exactly what the team hopes to do, ESPN’s Todd Archer reports.
The two-week franchise window opens on Tuesday, so the clock is marking a new deal.
Bucs receiver Chris Godwin or Bucs pass Shaq Barrett, Lions receiver Kenny Golladay Chargers tight end Hunter Henry and Broncos safety Justin Simmons are among other candidates for the franchise brand. .
Labeling Prescott for the second year in a row would cost the Cowboys $ 37.7 million. Against an expected salary cap of between $ 180 million and $ 185 million, this will occupy a large part of the team’s ceiling.
According to Archer, the representation of Prescott and the Cowboys has already had discussions, “if not real negotiations”.
The sides negotiated almost two years without reaching an agreement, so both sides already have a good idea of what the other is looking for.
If the sides are unable to reach a long-term agreement by March 9, the Cowboys must use the franchise mark on Prescott. That would give them until July 15 to continue negotiations.
But the Cowboys would have to carry the $ 37.7 million tag number on their salary cap until / if they closed a long-term deal.