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Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys finally started chipping away at their salary cap mess, and they didn’t waste any time once they got going.
With the NFL business year set to begin on March 11, the Cowboys made their first big splash on Wednesday by restructuring a pair of contracts that opened up some serious room.
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ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Field Yates reported the team restructured contracts for Dak Prescott and Tyler Smith, freeing up $47 million in space. More changes were likely coming.
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott and wide receiver CeeDee Lamb walk off the field after a loss against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
It did not take long for the next domino to fall. ESPN’s Todd Archer reported that Sources say the CeeDee Lamb’s contract has been restructured as well. And the Cowboys now under the cap.
When you add it all up, the moves involving Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, and Tyler Smith created roughly $65 million in breathing room. That was enough to push Dallas back into compliance, landing them about $7 million under the cap, per Spotrac.
The work is not done, though. There are still a few easy adjustments left that could unlock another $50 million or so before the league year officially opens.
Does this roster still have holes? Some do believe. But the offseason has not been completely quiet. Bringing in Christian Parker and signing Javonte Williams were steps in some direction. How they have handled the George Pickens and Brandon Aubrey situations also tells you something about where their heads are at.
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Getting competitive again is the first goal. Building real flexibility for free agency is the bigger one. That requires calculated risks, and maybe this front office is finally ready to take a few.
The Dallas Cowboys are now cap compliant.
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With the NFL business year set to begin on March 11, the Cowboys made their first big splash on Wednesday by restructuring a pair of contracts that opened up some serious room.
MORE: A.J. Brown attracts multiple NFL teams despite Eagles’ steep price tag
ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Field Yates reported the team restructured contracts for Dak Prescott and Tyler Smith, freeing up $47 million in space. More changes were likely coming.
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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott and wide receiver CeeDee Lamb walk off the field after a loss against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
It did not take long for the next domino to fall. ESPN’s Todd Archer reported that Sources say the CeeDee Lamb’s contract has been restructured as well. And the Cowboys now under the cap.
When you add it all up, the moves involving Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, and Tyler Smith created roughly $65 million in breathing room. That was enough to push Dallas back into compliance, landing them about $7 million under the cap, per Spotrac.
The work is not done, though. There are still a few easy adjustments left that could unlock another $50 million or so before the league year officially opens.
Does this roster still have holes? Some do believe. But the offseason has not been completely quiet. Bringing in Christian Parker and signing Javonte Williams were steps in some direction. How they have handled the George Pickens and Brandon Aubrey situations also tells you something about where their heads are at.
MORE: Maxx Crosby’s Raiders future reaches crossroads after latest update
Getting competitive again is the first goal. Building real flexibility for free agency is the bigger one. That requires calculated risks, and maybe this front office is finally ready to take a few.
The Dallas Cowboys are now cap compliant.
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MLB: What drug did Jurickson Profar take? MLB announces PED use
SPORTS MEDIA: Stephen A. Smith bashes underwhelming NBA star as ‘food addict’
VIRAL: NBC delivers epic nostalgia with ‘Throwback Tuesday’ NBA broadcast
WORLD CUP: Will Iran compete in the 2026 World Cup? Donald Trump weighs in
WNBA: Players, union leaders divided, claims letter from 2-time MVP and 4-time All-Star
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