Cowboys Restructure Contracts, Free Up Cap Space

0:00On March 4th, the Dallas Cowboy started this week as the most over-the-cap team in the NFL, sitting $56 million above the $300, $1 million limit for next year. Owner Jerry Jones had promised fans big moves and free agency, which kicks off in just a week. To make that happen, the team made some smart contract tweaks on Wednesday. They first restructured deals for quarterback Dad Prescott and left tackle Tyler Smith, freeing up $47 million in cap space. That got them close, but they were still $9 million over. Then came the big one, an adjustment to all pro-wide receiver CD-LAND's contract, pushing them comfortably under the cap. Fans and analysts had been scratching their heads, wondering how Dallas could deliver on Jones' spending spree with such a mess. These moves ease that pressure right away, giving the Cowboy's real flexibility heading into free agency and the draft. Now, inside of say, more changes are coming, like a possible extension for defensive lineman Kenny Clark, who joined in last year's

1:01Michael Parsons trade. They're also eyeing tweaks for Quentin Williams and Osa Odie Hizua, plus some roster cuts to build even more room. With these steps in place, the Cowboys look ready to chase top talent and live up to the hype,