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Cowboys' $66M Move Highlights NFL Salary Cap Flaws

February 28, 2026 · Sporting News

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has cut $66 million from the roster, freeing up cap space and exposing how the NFL salary cap can be circumvented.

The Dallas Cowboys announced a $66 million reduction in player salaries, a move that will free up significant cap space for the franchise.

The decision underscores the flexibility owners have under the NFL's salary cap rules, suggesting that the cap is more of a guideline than a hard limit.

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