The timing is crucial, as the Cowboys will continue their ongoing conversations on Friday with David Canter, the agent of impending free agents defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence, running back Rico Dowdle, cornerback Jourdan Lewis and defensive end Chauncey Golston.

The Cowboys will likely use the franchise tag on defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa if they can’t come to a long-term agreement on a new contract by Tuesday.

After a 7-10 finish, the Dallas Cowboys have a long list of players hitting the market next week. In this series, we’ll offer a breakdown of the Cowboys’ upcoming free agents and why they may or may not continue their playing careers in Dallas. Our series continues with the biggest pending free agent on the Cowboys’ roster.