Dez Bryant and Demaryius Thomas will likely receive franchise tags this offseason in free agency.

The Dallas Cowboys and Denver Broncos have been unable to make progress on extensions with their star wide receivers.

Bryant's negotiations have grown somewhat contentious, sources said. The Cowboys thought a deal with Bryant was close before the season started. Bryant has since changed agents, which displeased Jerry Jones.

Top receiver deals can average over $15 million per season, and with the franchise tag set at just under $13 million. Players could be franchised twice in a row if need be, at roughly $30 million total.

The Cowboys have to contend with DeMarco Murray's free agency, while the Broncos need to keep Julius Thomas.

As an NFL head coach, Jeff Fisher has faced Peyton Manning 19 times, including one playoff game. Fisher believes Manning has never been better.

"With all due respect to the Colts and that system, the system is completely different now," Fisher said on a conference call. "Everybody is moving around, as compared to Marvin [Harrison] playing on one side, Reggie [Wayne] on the other.

"This offense is completely different. They've done an outstanding job of putting outstanding players around him. I think this is the best cast of playmakers he's ever had, and obviously the results are showing that."

The Denver Broncos have brought in Richie Incognito for a workout and are considering signing him.

Incognito hasn't played since he was suspended last November for bullying Jonathan Martin.

The Broncos rank 26th in the NFL in rushing.

Incognito visited the Chiefs and the Bucs this season and in both cases, each team got skittish after numerous calls from people inside the NFL were made and no deals were ever consummated.