* No new Anthony Spencer deal yet

IRVING, Texas -- Monday's deadline to sign franchise players to multiyear extensions will come and go without the [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] inking their franchise designee, outside linebacker [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.], to a new deal.

The Cowboys had only brief talks with Spencer in the offseason about a long-term deal and have prepared for their 2007 first-round pick to count $8.8 million against the 2012 salary cap all along.

"We will start the season with his current contract," said Spencer's agent, Jordan Woy. "We will see what happens during the season. I'm sure we will have a discussion before the season ends."

But the Cowboys will not be able to sign Spencer to a deal until after the season ends, according to the collective bargaining agreement.

If Spencer has a breakout season, the Cowboys can place the franchise tag on him again in 2013, which would cost roughly $10.6 million.

Without the use of the franchise tag, however, they could run the risk of losing him to free agency. Spencer's backup, [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.], is also scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent in 2013, but the team drafted [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] in the fourth round last April as a possible future starter.

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