Cowboys Restructure Contracts, Free Up Cap Space

0:00It's March 4th. Here's your NFL news in two minutes. Subscribe to stay locked in all season. The Dallas Cowboys have finally gotten their salary cap and order this off season. They restructured contracts for quarterback Dak Prescott and offensive lineman Tyler Smith, freeing up $47 million in space. That move alone got them out of the red, where they were sitting at about $56 million, $500,000 over the cap, the worst in. The leak. Right after that news broke on Wednesday, they kept the momentum going by restructuring wide receiver CD-LAMS deal two. Now they're fully compliant and have room to breathe. Owner Jerry Jones hinted at the scouting combine that the team would push harder and free agency this year. And these steps make it look like they might actually follow through. Fans and analysts have been skeptical for years about the Cowboys spending habits. They've often talked big but stayed conservative, letting talent walk or missing out on top free agents. This cap maneuvering signals a shift, potentially setting them up to chase bigger names before

1:02the draft. The team still has more options, like future restructures or cuts, to create even more space. Over the cap projections show they're now positive, giving flexibility for trades or signings. It's a welcome change after being buried under dead money from past deals. As training camps approach, all eyes are on whether Dallas turns this cap relief into real roster upgrades. For now, it's a solid first step toward getting aggressive. This DNA story is thanks to our sponsor details in the description. Podcasts hit different when the sound comes from your pillow. Once you try it, it just makes sense.