Cowboys' Free Agency Moves: Big Splashes, Cap Concerns

0:00On March 10th, the Dallas Cowboys jumped into free agency with some big moves right before the league year kicked off. They traded a 2027 4th round pick to Green Bay for Ed rusher Rashan Gary. They also reword deals for right tackle tarant steel and safety Malik Hooker, freeing up $11,500,000 in cap. Space. Plus, they agreed to a $33 million contract for safety. Jalen Thompson and brought back Sam Williams on a 1 year 3 million dollar deal. Those additions pushed the Cowboys nearly $14 million over the 2026 salary cap. They started the day with just $220,000 in room. But Gary's $19,500,000 salary and Thompson's $5,900,000 cap hit flipped the script quick. Fans and analysts are buzzing about the defensive gaps that still need filling, especially at linebacker and cornerback. The team entered free agency knowing they had to bolster that side of the ball.

1:00And these moves help, but don't solve everything yet. To get into the cap, Dallas has options like extending or restructuring contracts for defensive tackles, Kenny Clark and Quintin Williams. They can't tweak Gary's deal until the next business day after the trade. Expect more maneuver soon as the Cowboys aim to balance their roster and finances before things get too tight.