Cowboys Free Up $66M, Eyeing Defensive Upgrades

0:00On March 4th, the Dallas Cowboys are freeing up $66 million in salary cap space this offseason by restructuring contracts for. Quarterback DAC Prescott, Y receiver CD-LAM, and Garth Tyler Smith. That gives them a solid boost heading into free agency and the NFL draft. They might create even more room by cutting a few underperforming players. Safety, Malik Hooker tops the list, where a release would save about $6.85 million. He is not locked in beyond next year, and this play last season contributed to secondary struggles. Fans and analysts have mixed feelings on these moves, but the impact could reshape the roster. Hooker's production has not mashed his pay, and cheaper options like rookies or free agents could fill the gap without breaking the bank. Meanwhile, ride tackle Taren Steele is another candidate for a post-June 1st cut, saving $14 million despite a deadcap hit. His penalties and sacks allow since his extension have hurt the offensive line.

1:00Defensive tackle Solomon Thomas rounds out potential savings of $2.4 million. With Jerry Jones signaling more activity, these tweaks could fuel bigger defensive additions and keep the Cowboys competitive.