 More than a month later, and just before the 2012 NFL Draft, He officially signed the franchise tag, guaranteeing him a salary of $8.856 million for the 2012 season.Spencer ended up having a break out season and being named to his first Pro Bowl as an injury replacement for Green Bay's Clay Matthews.Even though he missed two games, he recorded his first double-digit sack (11) season, had 27 quarterback hurries, led the Cowboys with 95 tackles, and was the only player in the NFL with 90+ tackles and 10+ sacks.