Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is making sure his Pro Bowl WR Dez Bryant stays in Dallas even if the two parties can’t reach an extension.
Via Star-Telegram;
“We have the franchise alternative, which I thought everybody was aware of,” Jones said. “Every team uses the franchise. The franchise is vital part of putting a roster together today, either the leverage of the franchise position or the using of it. It’s just as valid as 10 percent of your cap money available to you.
“You cannot on any given one situation not make franchise a very viable alternative. Boy, these guys are rewarded by getting that franchise money now.”
If Bryant gets a franchise tag he will earn around $12-13 million next season. A substantial increase from the $1.8 million he will make this season.