# Dallas Cowboys salary cap restructuring

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/dallas-cowboys-salary-cap-restructuring
> Updated: 2026-09-06T11:00:00.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

The Dallas Cowboys restructured the contracts of defensive tackle Kenny Clark, cornerback DaRon Bland, and tight end Jake Ferguson to increase salary cap flexibility. These moves created approximately $19 million in additional space, raising the team’s total available cap from roughly $14.2 million–$15.8 million to an estimated $33 million–$34.8 million.

The increased funds provide options such as pursuing a trade for Maxx Crosby, who would require nearly $30 million in upfront cap space. However, the restructuring increases dead cap hits for 2027 for Bland and Ferguson, complicating future roster management. Concurrently, the team is set to be relieved of several dead cap hits by the 2026 season related to former players Michael Gallup, DeMarcus Lawrence, and Brandin Cooks.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-06: Dallas Cowboys restructure contracts to clear $19 million in cap space

The Dallas Cowboys have restructured player contracts to clear $19 million in cap space, potentially enabling a trade for Maxx Crosby while increasing long-term commitment to DaRon Bland and Jake Ferguson.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dallas-cowboys-restructure-contracts-to-clear-19-million-in-cap-space

### 2026-09-03: Dallas Cowboys create $19 million in cap space via contract restructures

The Dallas Cowboys restructured contracts for Kenny Clark, DaRon Bland, and Jake Ferguson, creating roughly $19 million in additional salary cap space.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dallas-cowboys-create-19-million-in-cap-space-via-contract-restructures

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