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Cowboys just made a vastly unexpected decision ahead of free agency, but here's why it makes sense

The Dallas Cowboys just took us by surprise, and it's time to make sense of it. Last week, I wrote a list of five boring but accurate free agency predictions for the Cowboys, one of which was quite simple: Dallas would retain restricted free agents T.J.

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Key Cowboys’ lineman hitting free agency after contract decision

The Dallas Cowboys are making an important free agency decision regarding a key member of the offensive line. Guard/Center Brock Hoffman will not be tendered by the team, so he will become a restricted free agent this offseason.

Dallas Cowboys News / Athlon Sports / March 4

Dallas Cowboys Predicted To Have a Quiet Free Agency

Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys are no strangers to expectations. Often referred to as "America's Team", the Cowboys have an illustrious history, notably with one of the greatest dynasties in American sports history in the 1990's.

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The 'Active NFL carries leaders' quiz

Can you name every active NFL player to tote the rock at least 900 times so far in their career?

The '150-rushing-yard NFL games' quiz

The 'Scrimmage-yard leaders since 1970' quiz

The '24 NFL TD's before turning 24' quiz

Dak Prescott News / Athlon Sports / March 4

Dak Prescott Announces Future Plans After Cowboys Decision

Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys had a 2025 NFL season to forget. Under first-year head coach Brian Schottenheimer, the Cowboys finished losing four of their last five games, ending with a 7-9-1 record and missing out on the playoffs for a second consecutive season While the Cowboys may have had a disappointing season, Prescott did not.

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2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

Most of the NFL mock drafts focus on the early rounds, but there are still many prominent college players who will hear their names called later. These are just some of the big names that could hear their names in the later rounds.

Maxx Crosby News / 5 GOATs / March 4

Louis Riddick casts doubt on Dallas Cowboys trading for Maxx Crosby

Maxx Crosby is the hottest name on the trade market. The Las Vegas Raiders could be open to sending the superstar pass rusher away this offseason. Plenty of teams would line up for a chance to acquire him before the 2026 season starts.

Trey Hendrickson News / 5 GOATs / March 4

Louis Riddick calls for Cowboys to ‘go big-game hunting’ for Trey Hendrickson in free agency

Jerry Jones has promised to spend some money this offseason. The Dallas Cowboys desperately need to upgrade the talent on their roster, mainly on the defensive end.

CeeDee Lamb News / Athlon Sports / March 4

Cowboys Make CeeDee Lamb Contract Decision Before NFL Free Agency

The Dallas Cowboys are one of the most storied franchises in sports history, but they’ve struggled finding success over the last three decades. Quarterback Dak Prescott ushered in a new era of optimism, but the team still hasn’t even made an NFC Championship Game in more than 30 years.

Dallas Cowboys News / EasySportz / March 4

Dallas Just Made a Move That Changes Their Entire Offseason

The Dallas Cowboys have officially solved one of their biggest offseason problems — and it involved two of the biggest stars on the roster. Dallas reworked

George Pickens News / A to Z Sports / March 4

Cowboys' negotiations with George Pickens might be about to get more complicated due to latest NFL news

The Dallas Cowboys aren't in a rush to get a long-term deal done with wide receiver George Pickens, who officially received the franchise tag last week.

NFL News / Yardbarker

2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.

Brandon Aubrey News / Total Apex Sports / March 4

Green Bay Packers Reportedly Targeting Kicker Brandon Aubrey Amid Cowboys Contract Standoff

The Green Bay Packers have had much success at the expense of the Dallas Cowboys over the past decade. A new report suggests the team could do it again in the offseason.

Dallas Cowboys News / Gridiron Heroics / March 4

Dallas Cowboys restructure CeeDee Lamb contract; more moves coming

The Dallas Cowboys entered Wednesday with the worst salary cap situation in the NFL. Even with the 2026 NFL cap being set at $301 million, the Cowboys were $56 million over it.

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Dallas Cowboys News / Gridiron Heroics / March 4

Dallas Cowboys Kicker Brandon Aubrey Expected to Become the Highest Paid NFL Kicker

Brandon Aubrey, the Dallas Cowboys kicker who owns the NFL record for the most field goals made from 60 yards or longer, is expected to become the league’s highest-paid kicker.

Dallas Cowboys News / Field Level Media / March 4

Report: Cowboys restructure three contracts, under salary cap

The Dallas Cowboys are in compliance with the 2026 salary cap of $301.2 million following a series of contract restructures, according to multiple reports.

Matt Eberflus News / A to Z Sports / March 4

The Dallas Cowboys just capitalized on one of the few positives from the short-lived Matt Eberflus era

Matt Eberflus catches a lot of flak for how things went for the Dallas Cowboys defense under his watch in 2025. For the most part, deservedly so. But believe it or not, there were some positives from his short-lived tenure in Dallas.

Dallas Cowboys News / Gridiron Heroics / March 4

Dallas Cowboys restructure multiple offensive contracts to clear new salary cap room

The Dallas Cowboys officially restructured the contracts of quarterback Dak Prescott and offensive guard Tyler Smith on Wednesday, creating $47 million in cap room.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / March 4

Cowboys Named Landing Spot for Versatile Safety in NFL Free Agency

The Dallas Cowboys recently opened up enough cap space to enter NFL free agency under the cap. They’re expected to make more moves so they can be active in free agency as Jerry Jones aims to fix the defense.

Reddy Steward News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 4

Cowboys Tender ERFA CB Reddy Steward

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the Cowboys have tendered exclusive rights free agent CB Reddy Steward. Steward, 24, originally signed on with the Bears as an undrafted free agent out of Troy in May.

Dallas Cowboys News / Pro Football Rumors / March 4

Cowboys Restructure Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, Tyler Smith’s Contracts

PFR’s Cowboys Offseason Outlook indicated the team exited last week with the league’s worst cap situation. Dallas came into today more than $56MM over the $301.2MM salary ceiling.

Alontae Taylor News / Inside The Star / March 4

2026 Free Agent Alontae Taylor Should Interest the Cowboys

If Alontae Taylor hits free agency, I would like the Dallas Cowboys to kick the tires on him. He has the size and style that could fit the new-look defense.

Brandon Aubrey News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / March 4

NFL Insider Urges Teams to Try to Steal Brandon Aubrey From Cowboys

Brandon Aubrey is going to become the highest-paid kicker in the NFL this offseason. The Dallas Cowboys plan on being the team that signs him to such a deal, but ESPN’s Adam Schefter believes opposing teams should be willing to get in on the bidding.

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / March 4

Don’t be surprised if these 3 Cowboys are cut this offseason

As we dig deeper into the offseason and closer to the start of free agency and the NFL draft, the Dallas Cowboys will generate $66 million in cap space by restructuring the contracts of quarterback Dak Prescott, wide receiver CeeDee Lamb and guard Tyler Smith.

Jerry Jones News / Football Analysis / March 4

$120M Gamble Makes Jerry Jones Admit 30-Year Drought Forced Him To Mortgage 5 Years

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones made a big confession at the 2026 NFL Combine: he has to borrow against the team’s future just to stay competitive. It has been 30 years since Dallas last won a Super Bowl, and the 83-year-old admitted he has let fans down.