Particle.news
Download on the App Store
6 ARTICLES
·
2h ago

Cowboys Restructure Terence Steele’s Contract, Creating About $13 Million in Cap Space

The pay‑cut‑for‑guarantees pact secures the right tackle for 2026, positioning Dallas to pursue free‑agency additions.

Image
Jan 5, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones before the game against the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Image

Overview

  • The new agreement includes $22 million fully guaranteed with a $33 million base value that can reach $36 million, per NFL Network reporting.
  • The revision reduces Steele’s remaining three‑year payout from $48.5 million to about $33 million in exchange for security, according to Over The Cap figures cited in reports.
  • Dallas frees roughly $13 million in immediate salary‑cap room as the free‑agency window opens.
  • The move quells cut speculation, with Steele expected to remain the Cowboys’ starting right tackle in 2026.
  • Team signals include plans to be active in free agency and continued review of offensive‑line roles, with Tyler Smith’s position unsettled and TJ Bass receiving a second‑round tender.