Cowboys Rumors: Dalton Schultz Long-Term Contract 'Certainly' on Table This Summer

When the Cowboys placed the franchise tag on the tight end, they created a window to negotiate a long-term contract with him, and they are interested in making an extension work.

A long-term deal is on the table over the next two months, according to Jeremy Fowler.

The two sides have until July 15 to reach an agreement. The franchise tender for tight ends is $10.9 million, and if they don't, Schultz will play the upcoming season on it.

The fourth-round pick of the Dallas Cowboys was a secondary producer in his first two seasons with a combined 122 receiving yards and zero touchdown.

He turned the corner in 2020 with 63 catches for 615 yards and four touchdown and followed with a career-best performance of 78 catches for808 yards and eight touchdown this past season.

He is just 25 years old and the Cowboys are looking to keep him in the fold long-term.

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After the Cowboys traded Cooper to the ClevelandBrowns, it's possible that the aerial attack will be even more important in 2022.

The biggest question for the tight end is whether he will be serving that role on a one-year tag or as part of a longer deal.