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Cowboys' Cap Crunch: Only $5.4M Left!
26 Jun
Summary
- Cowboys possess only $5.4 million in cap space.
- Significant dead money is projected for 2026.
- Prescott and Lamb deals will impact future cap space.

As mandatory minicamp concludes, the Dallas Cowboys find themselves with a mere $5.4 million in salary cap space, placing them third-lowest in the league. This limited flexibility precedes training camp and must account for potential in-season moves.
The team faces a significant challenge with projected dead money totaling $42.4 million in 2026, largely due to high individual player hits.
Key players like Dak Prescott ($43.5 million) and George Pickens ($27.2 million) carry substantial cap hits for the upcoming season. Looking ahead to 2027, Dallas is projected to be over the cap by $15.5 million, with Prescott's and CeeDee Lamb's deals requiring critical attention.