What happened: The Stein Line relayed cap timing notes from Keith Smith ahead of weekend cuts. Dallas gave Dwight Powell a $1 million camp guarantee, leaving its 15th roster spot open until Monday. Charlotte faces a two-day cap charge if it pushes a Saturday waiver to Monday.

Why it matters: Players who do not clear waivers by Monday trigger a per-day cap hit. That math rewards early cuts for teams managing the cap line. Final decisions set the 15-man group entering the 2026-27 season.

What to watch: Watch Monday waiver transactions for final cuts. Dallas must resolve its open spot before the Oct. 19 contract deadline.