Summary
The Dallas Cowboys are making several changes to their team as they prepare for the upcoming NFL season. This includes placing a non-exclusive franchise tag on wide receiver George Pickens and restructuring contracts for players like Dak Prescott to stay within the salary cap. The Cowboys plan to be active in free agency to strengthen their team for next season.
Key Facts
- The Dallas Cowboys finished last season with a 7-9 record and did not make the playoffs.
- The team placed a non-exclusive franchise tag on George Pickens, allowing other teams to make offers, but the Cowboys can match them.
- If another team signs Pickens, they must give the Cowboys two first-round draft picks.
- The Cowboys restructured the contracts of Dak Prescott, Tyler Smith, and CeeDee Lamb to free up $47 million under the salary cap.
- If Pickens signs a long-term extension with the Cowboys before July 15, he will earn $27.3 million for the next season.
- Cowboys owner Jerry Jones stated the team intends to be aggressive in the free agency market.
- The team is now under the salary cap, enabling possible major moves in free agency.
