Cowboys, Schultz not expected to reach deal by Friday deadline

It appears likely that Dallas Cowboys tight end Dalton Schultz will play the 2022 on the franchise tag. Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Cowboys, TE Dalton Schultz not expected to reach contract agreement by Friday deadline

By Victor Barbosa | Last updated 7/14/22

While he did attend mandatory minicamp one month ago, it was later reported that tight end Dalton Schultz wasn't close to agreement on a contract extension with the Dallas Cowboys. On Monday, it seemed like the situation had potentially gotten worse, as it was reported that the two sides hadn't talked " in weeks" about a new deal.

With approximately 48 hours to go before a crucial deadline, it certainly looks like Schultz and the Cowboys are still not on the same page.

Cowboys’ franchised tight end Dalton Schultz and Dallas are not expected to reach agreement on a contract extension before Friday’s 4 pm deadline for franchise players, per sources.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 14, 2022

Dallas placed the franchise tag on 26-year-old in March, and he elected to skip part of the team's voluntary organized team activities (OTAs) afterwards.

Schultz ended the 2021 season tied with now-Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper for the team lead in touchdown receptions (eight) and was one catch behind CeeDee Lamb for the team lead in receptions (78). He also tied Cooper for second in targets (104) and third in receiving yards (808).

Schultz turned 26 on Monday and is entering his fifth NFL season.

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