In just five days, the franchise tag window will open on February 25. At that point, the clock will begin ticking and the Dallas Cowboys and quarterback Dak Prescott will have two weeks to work out a deal.
If no long-term deal has been made by March 10, then the Cowboys will almost certainly place the franchise tag on the 26-year-old quarterback. Keep in mind, both sides will still have until July 15 to work out a multi-year contract after the tag has been applied.
It’s not an ideal situation, but it’s one that’s looking more and more likely with each passing day.