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Cowboys Enhance Financial Options with Contract Restructures

The Dallas Cowboys have restructured contracts for key players to improve salary cap flexibility.

Mateo Teague

September 6, 20261 min read

The Dallas Cowboys have made significant adjustments to the contracts of Jake Ferguson, DaRon Bland, and Kenny Clark, aimed at boosting their financial flexibility for the 2026 NFL season. This is part of a broader strategy during the offseason to create additional salary cap space.

Both Bland and Ferguson have signed contract extensions, securing their positions with the team through 2025. Bland's new four-year deal is valued at $92 million, extending his contract through 2030. Ferguson's four-year extension is worth $52 million, also keeping him with the Cowboys until 2030. Kenny Clark's contract has been restructured for the second time this offseason, now extending through 2028.

These contract modifications allow the Cowboys more options for potential roster changes. Team owner Jerry Jones expressed optimism about the team's prospects, stating that he is excited about their chances if they can avoid injuries and have things go right.

While the restructuring does not necessarily indicate a pursuit of high-priced players, it does provide the team with greater flexibility for potential moves during the season and positively impacts their salary cap situation for 2027.

Source: Dallas Cowboys.

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https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/cowboys-restructure-3-contracts-to-create-more-cap-room

https://frisco.city/article/frisco-sports-cowboys-restructure-3-contracts-to-create-more-cap-room

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Mateo Teague

Mateo Teague covers The Colony high school and area college sports.

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