March 5, 2026, 5:07 a.m. CT
The Cowboys are now in cap compliance after they restructured the contracts of quarterback Dak Prescott, wideout Ceedee Lamb and offensive lineman Tyler Smith, providing $66 million in space. The relief, along with other potential cap saving options, puts pressure on Dallas to “bust the budget” and go after a big defensive name and many believe Raiders edge Maxx Crosby should be in their crosshairs.
While Dallas could be working to get Crosby get back home to the DFW area, the team has business decisions they are definitely making. The future of center Brock Hoffman is in doubt as the Cowboys did not tender the reserve lineman allowing him to hit unrestricted free agency next week. Cornerback Reddy Steward won’t be joining him as he was tendered making his return to Dallas likely.
As for wideout George Pickens who is under the team’s franchise tag, no deal has been struck yet. Speaking at a Children’s Cancer Fund Gala, quarterback Dak Prescott had some words of advice for his teammate who finds himself in a situation the QB faced a few years back. Kicker Brando Aubrey also had some words about his restricted free agency plans and spoke candidly at the TOCA Social opening.
A flurry of moves were made ahead of the new league year, starting with the Rams trade for Chiefs superstar cornerback Trent McDuffie. Philadelphia wants to be like Dallas or at the very least, are asking for a “Quinnen Williams”type deal for receiver A.J. Brown. That might be a large ask considering Stefon Diggs could be had for no trade compensation after New England released him.
Around the NFL, Defensive end Myles Garrett, the reigning Defensive Player of the Year, received his ninth speeding ticket after being pulled over for driving 94 MPH. He wasn’t the only one in trouble with the law as a person in connection with a string of NFL gameday robberies pleaded guilty to the crimes. Lastly and sadly, former Notre Dame and Jets head coach Lou Holtz passed away at the age of 89. Holtz coached Hall-of-Fame quarterback Joe Namath in his final season in New York.
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