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Jerry Jones Pledges to ‘Bust the Budget’ as Cowboys Plan Aggressive Free-Agency Push

He says he will borrow future cap space to repair a defense that allowed 511 points last season.

Overview

  • At the NFL Combine, the Cowboys owner apologized to fans and accepted responsibility for the franchise’s three-decade Super Bowl drought.
  • Jones said Dallas will spend more in free agency than in past years and focus that investment on defensive upgrades, especially on third downs.
  • CBS Sports reports planned restructures for Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb and Tyler Smith expected to free about $66 million under the $301.2 million cap.
  • Early moves include placing the franchise tag on George Pickens, re-signing Javonte Williams, and hiring Christian Parker as defensive coordinator after Matt Eberflus was dismissed.
  • Dallas holds two first-round picks in 2026 and has already reshaped its front seven—reports note a Micah Parsons trade and Quinnen Williams acquisition—as the free-agent negotiation window opens March 9.