The Dallas Cowboys have officially placed the franchise tag on Dez Bryant.
Cowboys have designated WR Dez Bryant with their franchise tag. (via ESPN & multiple reports) pic.twitter.com/6ZSEqj3kLf
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) March 2, 2015
Wide receivers playing under the franchise tag in 2015 will earn guaranteed $12.823 million, an average of the top five salaries at the position, NFL.com’s Ian Rappaport reported.
The Cowboys and Bryant could still work out a long-term deal, but Monday’s move prevents Bryant from hitting the free agent market.