Cowboys Make Bold Moves in NFL Free Agency

0:00For the NFL, it's March 9th, here's what's happening. Make sure you're subscribed so you never miss an update. The Dallas Cowboys are gearing up for the NFL legal tampering period starting Monday by making bold moves. They traded at 2027 4th round pick to the Green Bay Packers for defensive in Rashan Gary, a former first round talent who was on the verge of free agency. Owner Jerry Jones has pledged aggression and the team is clearing cap space fast to stay competitive. They restructured right tackle Terence Steele's deal early Monday, freeing up roughly $9,500,000 dollars. Safety. Malik Hooker followed suit with his contract reworked, adding another $2 million in space. These steps build on earlier efforts to get under the cap. Hooker, drafted in the first round by the Indianapolis Colts back in 2017, joined Dallas in 2021 after recovering from a torn Achilles. For five seasons, he's tallyed 289 tackles, 14 pass break-ups, and seven picks evolving

1:04into a key leader in the secondary. Earlier this week, the Cowboys converted more than $50 million over the cap into about $65 million in relief by tweaking deals for. Dak Prescott, CDLAM, and Tyler Smith. That cash help covers second round tenders for kicker Brandon Aubrey and guard TJ Bass, each at $5,767,000 dollars. Their changes loom, including potential restructures for players like Ose Odeezua, Quinn and Williams, Doron Bland, and Jake Ferguson. Extensions for Gary and Kenny Clark could spread out their hefty cap hits and lock them in long-term. This episode is supported by our sponsor. When you need a moment alone, just lay back and listen, solypillow.com.