A possible game-changing twist could soon alter the Dallas Cowboys’ offseason agenda - Michael Gehlken, SportsdayDFW
The NFL & NFLPA's negotiation of a new CBA might stop the Cowboys ability to tag two of their star players in hopes to buy time to work out extensions.
On March 18, Prescott and Cooper are scheduled to become unrestricted free agents.
Each is a candidate to receive a long-term extension. Dallas considers Prescott the higher priority.
As a last resort to retain a player with an expiring contract, teams can block or impede a player from reaching the open market by exercising the franchise or transition tag.