The Facts: The Cowboys are beginning to get their backfield is in order heading into 2023. Dallas will place the franchise tag on Pollard if the two sides cannot reach a long-term deal before the Tuesday deadline, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Friday, per sources.

Diehards Line:The one-year tag will cost $10.091 million for next season. The Cowboys have until July 17 to reach an extension before the tag becomes Pollard's permanent price tag for the year. Pollard, who is entering his age-26 season and recovering from a broken leg suffered in the Divisional Round, led the Cowboys in rushing yards last year with 1,007. He scored nine rushing touchdowns and added another 371 receiving yards and three scores on 39 receptions. It was a breakout year for the fourth-year back, who had flashed electric potential spelling Ezekiel Elliott in seasons past but looked to be the far better back in 2023 on his way to his first Pro Bowl.