Cowboys Cut Winfrey, Eye Defensive Overhaul

0:00On March 6th, the Dallas Cowboys are deep into salary cap troubles this offseason, sitting about $60 million over the limit. To fix that, they've waved defensive tackle Perry and Winfrey, a guy who came back to the NFL through the UFL and only played one game last season. That move clears $1,75,000 off their 2026 cap. Winfrey had signed a two-year deal worth just over $2 million, but a back injury sideline him early, limiting his chances to stick around. Meanwhile, the team has already reworked contracts for quarterback Dak Prescott, guard Tyler Smith, and wider receiver CD Lamb, freeing up $66 million in space so far. Fans aren't shocked by the Winfrey cut, given the Cowboys massive cap issues and their defense ranking dead last in the league last year. It shows how every roster spot is on the bubble as they scramble for financial room. Now, they're eyeing more changes, like restructuring deals for defensive tackles, Kenny Clarke,

1:03Osa Odi-Hizzua, and Quinn and Williams, whose combined cap hits top $60 million. Owner Jerry Jones wants to keep those interior linemen long-term while adding free agent help on defense. With a new coordinator who's familiar with Clarke, expect an extension there soon to lock in that talent and build a stronger front. The Cowboys cat battle is far from over, but these steps could set them up for a defensive turnaround. The Cowboys cat battle is far from over, but these steps could set them up for a defensive turnaround.