Report: Cowboys not expected to extend Pollard before deadline
The Dallas Cowboys and franchise-tagged running back Tony Pollard aren't expected to reach an agreement on a multi-year contract before Monday's deadline, reports ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.
Dallas placed the tag on Pollard in March after he set career highs with 1,378 scrimmage yards and 12 total touchdowns last season. The 26-year-old, who already signed his tender, will earn $10 million in 2023 by playing on the tag.
Pollard is expected to lead the Cowboys' backfield this year following the departure of Ezekiel Elliott, whom Dallas released after seven seasons. Pollard topped the 1,000-yard mark on the ground for the first time in 2022 while averaging more than 5 yards per carry for the second straight campaign.
A fourth-round pick in 2019, Pollard underwent surgery this year after fracturing his fibula during a divisional-round game against the San Francisco 49ers. The Memphis product recently said he feels faster this season, adding that he expects to be a full go at training camp.
Teams have until Monday at 4 p.m. ET to sign tagged players to multi-year contracts. In addition to Pollard, Saquon Barkley of the New York Giants and Josh Jacobs of the Las Vegas Raiders have yet to sign long-term deals in what's been a quiet offseason for NFL running backs.