The Dallas Cowboys and quarterback Dak Prescott have reportedly had "minimal contact" since the team made its latest contract offer in early March.
ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported Saturday the situation "appears headed for the franchise tag," though the Cowboys may make a final push Sunday if the new collective bargaining agreement is approved and the front office has a better understanding of its financial future:
Dallas' most recent offer came last week and featured an average annual salary of $33 million with $105 million in guaranteed money, per Calvin Watkinsof the Dallas Morning News.
The Cowboys aren't going to let Prescott reach the open market, so if an extension isn't in place before the franchise tag deadline Monday, they will use the tag to keep him for at least one more year.
How the 26-year-old Mississippi State product would react to that decision is unclear. He suggested during a promotional appearance in January he'd consider sitting out the team's offseason program if the franchise tag was ultimately used.
"In my brain, it only says that it gets done. Without the tag," Prescott told reporters. "... I don't think any of that is necessary. But that's business. That's all calculated. That's all on them."
He added: "We'll get to that when we get to that. I look forward to talking to my agents and when that [tag] comes to play, the direction that we'll go. Until that's a reality, I won't worry about it."
Prescott is coming off a strong 2019 season. He completed 65.1 percent of his throws for 4,902 yards with 30 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. He added 277 rushing yards and three scores on the ground.
If the Cowboys use the tag, he'll be in line to receive a projected$26.9 million on a one-year deal for 2020.
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