Cowboys Restructure Contracts, Free Up Cap for Defense

0:00On March 9th, the Dallas Cowboys are restructuring contracts to free up salary cap space for their defense this offseason, quarterback Dak Prescott, wide receiver CD-LAM, and Gar Tyler Smith already created about $66 million in room. Nowright Tackle Terrence Steel has agreed to a new deal that adds roughly $13 million more. Steel's rework contract features $22 million, fully guaranteed, and a base value of $33 million. The 28-year-old undrafted player from Texas Tech has been a reliable starter on the offensive line since 2020. He's known for his durability, playing over 1,163 snaps last season, despite some pressures allowed. Fans remain frustrated with the team's recent performances, putting heavy pressure on the organization. These moves signal a shift toward balancing the roster after years of big spending on offense, left Dallas with one of the league's tightest cap situations. And a manor's 1,19,000 time was another word.

1:01Owner Jerry Jones now has extra flexibility as free agency nears. The Cowboys can target defensive upgrades to address key weaknesses. If they spend this newfound space wisely, Dallas could build a more competitive team and ease some of that fan pressure heading into next season.