Cowboys Cap Crunch: Jones' Rookie Rally

0:00On April 26, the 2026 NFL draft just wrapped in the Dallas Cowboys' snack Seven Rookies, rebuilding that defense with smart trades. They moved up for Ohio State Safety, Caleb Downs, then slid back from Pick 20 to grab UCF pass-resher Malachi Lawrence at 23 and flipped. A fifth-rounder to the 49ers for Linebacker D-Winters. Those moves patted their roster, but now the Cowboys are sitting $13.1 million under the salary cap, 23rd in the league. Not exactly flushed with cash, fans are buzzing about the defensive boost, though the tight cap means Jerry Jones got to get creative soon, maybe cut some vets or restructure deals. To open space for more impact players, Leaguewide, the Titans lead was 63.1 million available, while the Dolphins scraped by, with just 1.8 million in. Teams maneuvering ahead of training camp. Keep an eye on Dallas, those rookies could spark a turnaround if Jones pulls off the cab wizardry we all expect.

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