The Dallas Cowboys made headlines recently by restructuring contracts for defensive tackle Kenny Clark, cornerback DaRon Bland, and tight end Jake Ferguson, which has resulted in an additional $19 million in cap space. Prior to these adjustments, the Cowboys had around $14.2 million in cap space, according to ESPN's Todd Archer.
After the restructures, their total cap space is estimated to be about $33.2 million, with some sources reporting it could be as high as $34.8 million.
This significant increase in cap space positions the Cowboys favorably for potential trades as the season progresses. However, NFL Network's Jane Slater has indicated that the team is not currently preparing for an imminent trade, suggesting that the restructures were primarily aimed at creating flexibility rather than immediate action.
Nick Harris from the Fort Worth Star-Telegram echoed this sentiment, noting that the Cowboys may be preparing for trades closer to the deadline if the situation warrants.
Archer also mentioned that the Cowboys can carry over any unused cap space into the 2027 season, adding another layer of strategic planning. Joseph Hoyt from The Dallas Morning News stated that any significant trade, such as one involving Quinnen Williams, is more likely to happen mid-season rather than now.
