It’s hard to imagine a more bitter ending for Dallas Cowboys fans than to watch the despised Philadelphia Eagles lift their first Lombardi Trophy.
Fortunately the NFL world has the attention span of a sugared up two year old. Thirty teams are eyeing 2018 desires and the Super Bowl participants will soon follow.
The real fireworks won’t begin until March 14th ushers in the 2018 league year. However, there are surrounding key dates that will shape the Cowboys roster.
FRANCHISE PLAYER AND RESTRICTED FREE AGENTS
Franchise tag candidate: DeMarcus Lawrence
Restricted free agents: David Irving, Keith Smith
- February 20 – First day to designate franchise or transition players
- March 6 – Deadline to designate franchise or transition players
- March 14 – Teams must submit qualifying offer to restricted free agents
Notes: Lawrence will receive the franchise tag by March 6th.