Jerry Jones says Cowboys' $19 million cap move opens trade room

Defense is the likely target as the season opens.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 81 min read

What happened: Dallas restructured the contracts of Kenny Clark, DaRon Bland and Jake Ferguson last week. Jones said the club is "in play" for a move after adding Von Miller last month.

Why it matters: A deal would shift future resources into the 2026 roster, matching Jones' earlier willingness to make that trade-off. Defensive help could bolster a push to end Dallas' three-decade Super Bowl drought.

By the numbers: The $19 million across three restructured deals averages about $6.3 million in new cap room per contract.

What to watch: The opening weeks will show whether Dallas' defensive needs become urgent enough to prompt a deal.

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