The Cowboys restructured the contracts of Ezekiel Elliott and La’el Collins, but gained cap room only from the Collins’ move, opening up $4 million in space by turning $5 million of his 2020 base salary into signing bonus.

Todd Archer, ESPN Staff Writer11h ago

A source confirmed Randall Cobb is joining Houston with a three-year, $27 million deal that includes $18.75 million in guarantees. Cobb caught 55 passes for 828 yards and three touchdowns last year for the Cowboys, rebounding after some injuries affected his production in Green Bay. Cowboys wanted to keep Cobb, but weren’t willing to go that far financially. Finding a slot receiver is a need for the Cowboys,

Todd Archer, ESPN Staff Writer11h ago

With Amari Cooper becoming the second-highest paid receiver at $20 million per season, a Cowboys recap: Ezekiel Elliott ($15 million) is highest paid RB, DeMarcus Lawrence ($21 million) is highest paid DE, Zack Martin ($14 million) is fourth highest paid G, Jaylon Smith ($12.75 million) is sixth-highest paid ILB, Tyron Smith ($12.2 million) is 11th-highest paid LT, Travis Frederick ($9.4 million) is 10th-highest paid C. Dak Prescott will be at least seventh-highest paid QB on franchise tag.

Todd Archer, ESPN Staff Writer11h ago

The Cowboys and tight end Blake Jarwin have agreed on a four-year contract worth as much as $24.25 million, according to a source. Jarwin caught 31 passes for 365 yards and three touchdowns in 2019. He was scheduled to be a restricted free agent and receive the second-round tender, but the Cowboys wanted to lock him down for more than one year.

Todd Archer, ESPN Staff Writer21h ago

The Cowboys enter free agency with nearly $73 million in salary-cap room, according to ESPN Stats & Info, but that does not account for the $30 million-$33 million that Dak Prescott’s exclusive franchise tag will cost. Having around $40 million in room allows them to do whatever it is they want to do, including re-signing their own players or adding players in free agency. Plus, they can create more room by restructuring contracts if needed.

Todd Archer, ESPN Staff Writer23h ago

The Cowboys and Amari Cooper continue to negotiate on a long-term deal, but now that the negotiation window is open, the receiver is free to speak with other teams. If the Cowboys can’t re-sign Cooper, then they gave up a 2019 first rounder for 25 regular-season games. It is difficult to gauge where things stand currently, but there is some hope they can work out a deal.

Todd Archer, ESPN Staff Writer23h ago

Dak Prescott is the sixth Cowboy to have been given the franchise tag. Ken Hamlin (2008), Dez Bryant (2015) and DeMarcus Lawrence (2019) were signed to long-term deals. Flozell Adams (2002), Anthony Spencer (2012, 2013) and Lawrence (2018) played those seasons on the tag.

Todd Archer, ESPN Staff Writer23h ago