Cowboys Restructure Steele's Contract, Gain Cap Space

0:00On March 9th, the Dallas Cowboys have reached a reworked contract deal with right-tackle Taren's deal, freeing up $13 million in Cap. Space for the team. The agreement adds $22 million in guarantees for Steel, securing his role on the offensive line. Earlier speculation had him as a possible cap cut, but this extension keeps him locked in at right tackle for the next couple of seasons. His previous deal had three years and over $46 million left, with no guarantees, but now it carries a base value of $33 million. Steel, now 28, joined the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent from Texas Tech back in 2020. He earned his spot through preseason battles and later signed a $5-year $86 million extension after a restricted tender. In the most recent season, he started all 17 games for Dallas. Pro-Floodball focus ranked him 51st out of 84 qualifying tackles, showing reliable play despite some ups and downs. This smart restructure, give the Cowboys more flexibility heading into the offseason,

1:04strengthening their line without losing a key starter.