Cowboys Restructure Deals, Franchise Tag Pickens, Smith Surgery

0:00On March 2nd, the Dallas Cowboys face a hefty cap hit next year from their defensive tackle trio of Quinn and Williams, Kenny Clarke, and Osa O'Dhizua, totaling nearly $64 million in 2026. Owner Jerry Jones made it clear they'll rework those deals soon through extensions or restructures to free up space for more signings. Jones emphasized that all three players have bright futures with the team, so pushing money down the road makes sense. This move keeps their strong defensive front intact without breaking the bank right away. Meanwhile, the Cowboys slapped a non-exclusive franchise tag on wide receiver George Pickens, locking him in while they negotiate a long term. Extension by July 15th, if no deal happens, he'll earn $27.3 million for the season. Pro Bowl offensive lineman Tyler Smith underwent minor knee surgery to fix some nagging issues from this year, but he's expected back strong. Coaches still see him thriving at left guard, though they might shift him to tackle if it

1:02helps the line, especially with young talents like Tyler. Guyton developing fast. New defensive coordinator, Christian Parker, speaks to the media for the first time, Wednesday afternoon, joined by head coach Brian Shottenheimer as the team builds momentum heading into the offseason.