NFL: Pollard, tagged by the Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys franchised Tony Pollard and are still hoping to reach a long-term deal with the running back which had a breakout season.

And Pollard signing, his one-year contract could be worth $10.1 million. The Cowboys and the running back, who had just finished his four-year contract as a rookie, They have until July 15 to reach a long-term agreement.. The label was given one day before the deadline.

Pollard became the point guard for the Cowboys’ offense and was selected to the Pro Bowl last season. He rushed for just over a thousand yards and nine touchdowns, catching 39 passes for 371 yards and three other scores in the regular season.

He fractured his left fibula and sprained his right ankle in a tackle in a 19-12 NFC Divisional loss to San Francisco. He underwent surgery and is expected to be ready for camp.

The Cowboys could save cap space if they cut Ezekiel Elliotwho should earn 10.9 million next season, because they exceeded the maximum salary by 16.7 million. There are indications that the running back chosen three times to the Pro Bowl he could agree to cut his salary to stay with the team.

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