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Jerry Jones is more confused than ever despite the Cowboys racking up cap space

Dallas saved over $55 million over the past two days, but still have no idea what they're doing.

By Matt Reed

Jan 27, 2025; Frisco, TX, USA; (L to R) Dallas Cowboys CEO Stephen Jones,head coach Brian Schottenheimer and owner Jerry Jones pose for pictures after a press conference at the Star. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-Imagn Images
Jan 27, 2025; Frisco, TX, USA; (L to R) Dallas Cowboys CEO Stephen Jones,head coach Brian Schottenheimer and owner Jerry Jones pose for pictures after a press conference at the Star. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-Imagn Images / Tim Heitman-Imagn Images
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The Dallas Cowboys had to sit back and watch two in-division rivals reach new heights last season with the Washington Commanders and Philadelphia Eagles each reaching the NFC Championship Game, and the latter going on to win the Super Bowl.

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Last offseason, many questions were asked about the Cowboys when they were super quiet during free agency and came out and claimed they were content with their roster before going on to miss the playoffs and finish third in the NFC East.

Just a week ago, owner Jerry Jones said his team will be aggressive in the market, however, on Wednesday he completely changed his tune and showed that Dallas has no idea what their plan is this offseason with new head coach Brian Schottenheimer.

The Cowboys managed to save over $56 million over the past two days with Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb restructuring their contracts, however, as teams already have started making marquee moves ahead of free agency it remains to be seen how Dallas will rebuild this spring.

The team has yet to come to a resolution on Micah Parsons' extension as the talented defensive star prepares to enter the final season of his rookie deal.

While Jones did say that he wants to use free agency in order to "fill voids" in Dallas' squad, there are a lot of holes that need fixing if the Cowboys want to get back into contention with the two best teams in their division.

Obviously a healthy Prescott will mask some of those concerns, but it's hard to imagine without making a few big splashes that Dallas will be able to catch up to Philly and Washington this offseason.

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