Getty The latest rumors indicate Tony Pollard may be willing to take a discount to re-sign with the Dallas Cowboys.

The Dallas Cowboys may be able to bring back star running back Tony Pollard on a bit of a hometown discount. With NFL free agency set to begin on March 11, 2024, The Dallas Morning News’ Calvin Watkins reported that Pollard is open to returning to the Cowboys, even if he commands a “slightly higher” offer elsewhere.

“A person with knowledge of Pollard’s thinking told The Dallas Morning News the former fourth-round pick is open to returning, even if the contract from another team is slightly higher than the Cowboys’ offer,” Watkins wrote in a March 6, 2024 story titled, “Tony Pollard open to taking less for Cowboys return, will test free agency market.”

“A team official, who spoke to The News on the condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of contract talks, expects Pollard to get as many offers as possible before talking to Dallas.”

Pollard has been a popular name mentioned in NFL rumors as a potential candidate to leave Dallas. This speculation is a result of two key factors.

Namely, Pollard’s production without Ezekiel Elliott did not significantly increase despite the additional opportunities. Finally, the Cowboys just got out of the big money running back business after releasing Elliott last offseason. Dallas may prefer to go bargain shopping at the position rather than signing Pollard to a lucrative extension.

Pollard’s willingness to take a little less money could increase his chances of remaining in Dallas. Spotrac projects Pollard’s market value to be a two-year, $13 million contract.

This is much less than earlier projections during the season. With other stars like Saquon Barkley, Austin Ekeler and Derrick Henry also hitting free agency, Pollard may find it challenging to land a lucrative long-term deal.