Cowboys Lock in Key Free Agents with Second-Round Tenders

0:00On March 7th, the Dallas Cowboys have locked in two key restricted free agents with second-round tenders. Kicker, Brandon, Aubrey, and offensive lineman TJ Bass now each carry a $5.76 million cap hold. This move adds up to about $9.5 million net to their current cap space after recent restructures on players like Dak Prescott. Earlier this week, the team also tendered exclusive rights free agents, including cornerbacks, Josh Butler, and Ready Steward. They skipped tenders for reserves, Brock Hoffman, and safety Wanye Thomas, letting those players hit free agency without compensation. These tenders mean Aubrey and Bass can field offers from other teams starting Monday during the tampering window. Dallas gets seven days to match any deal, or they lose a second-round draft pick to the signing team. With the league year kicking off Wednesday, the Cowboys sit tight against the cap at around $9.7 million in space. That leaves little room for more big moves without further adjustments. Overall, Dallas's prioritizing depth pieces while navigating tight finances, setting up an active free agency period ahead.