It seems very unlikely the Cowboys will use the franchise tag this offseason.
The Cowboys’ decision regarding a franchise or transition tag this year is a little more unknown. They have 21 players set to become unrestricted free agents, but there are two true contenders for the tag: defensive end Randy Gregory and tight end Dalton Schultz. Because of cap constraints and question of value, it is no sure thing the Cowboys will use the tag.
The tag window opens Tuesday and closes March 8, and most teams wait until the end of the time frame to at least give themselves a chance to work out a multiyear deal.