For weeks, even months, the Dallas Cowboys front office has been in a position to secure the future of two Pro-Bowlers under the age of 26. With quarterback Dak Prescott and receiver Amari Cooper, along with running back Ezekiel Elliott, the Cowboys offense was set to be a force to be reckoned with for years to come. Not only did the Cowboys have youthful cornerstones, but they also had top-level talent at key positions.
Instead, on Monday morning, one was given the franchise tag and the other was free to play elsewhere.