Summary
The Dallas Cowboys are facing budget issues and might cut starting safety Malik Hooker to save money. The team needs to make financial adjustments due to their limited cap space and defensive challenges. Releasing Hooker could help save approximately $6.8 million.
Key Facts
- The Dallas Cowboys ended the season with a 7-9-1 record and missed the playoffs.
- Defensive struggles and injuries were significant problems for the team.
- The Cowboys have the second-worst salary cap space, with a $24 million deficit.
- Safety Malik Hooker is a potential candidate for release to save on salary costs.
- Cutting Hooker could save Dallas about $6.8 million against the cap.
- Owner Jerry Jones is noted for not often giving out large contracts.
- Trading away Micah Parsons has negatively impacted the Cowboys' defense.
- The team is considering contract adjustments or player releases to manage salary cap issues.
