The Cowboys made a notable but expected move last offseason by cutting Ezekiel Elliott. The move brought an end to the former rushing champion’s time in Dallas, and it allowed a new group of backs to operate in his place. The position was led in 2023 by Tony Pollard, who flashed potential as a lead back during his time splitting reps with Elliott. Playing on the franchise tag, … [Read more...] about Cowboys RBs Tony Pollard, Rico Dowdle Will Reach Free Agency
2024 NFL Cap Space, By Team
The NFL provided clarity to its teams on Friday by setting the salary cap ceiling ($255.4MM). Franchise tag figures have been locked in as well, and clubs can now proceed with their offseason planning knowing exactly where they stand with respect to financial flexibility. Courtesy of Over the Cap, here is the current landscape in terms of salary cap space: Washington … [Read more...] about 2024 NFL Cap Space, By Team
NFC Coaching Updates: Falcons, Vikings, Garcia, Glenn
As the offseason chugs along, teams continue to reconstruct their coaching staffs. The Falcons made a number of moves just before the weekend, according to Michael Rothstein of ESPN. The staff continues to take shape under new head coach Raheem Morris. On offense, two announcements were made on assistants looking to hold over from Arthur Smith‘s staff last year. Rothstein … [Read more...] about NFC Coaching Updates: Falcons, Vikings, Garcia, Glenn
Examining Statuses Of 2023 RB Franchise Tag Recipients
One of the key talking points during the 2023 offseason was the continued downward slide of the running back market. High-profile players at the position met to discuss the matter, but to little surprise those efforts did not yield a firm plan for the future. Three backs were hit with the franchise tag last spring: Saquon Barkley (Giants), Josh Jacobs (Raiders) and Tony Pollard … [Read more...] about Examining Statuses Of 2023 RB Franchise Tag Recipients
Cowboys Unlikely To Use Franchise Tag In 2024
The Cowboys are among the teams which have made frequent usage of the franchise tag in recent years. DeMarcus Lawrence, Dak Prescott, Dalton Schultz and Tony Pollard have each played at least one season on the one-year tender in a streak dating back to 2018. That is likely to end in 2024, however. David Moore of the Dallas Morning News reports the Cowboys are not expected to … [Read more...] about Cowboys Unlikely To Use Franchise Tag In 2024