The Dallas Cowboys have more than $30 million in available 2026 cap space — so what is Jerry Jones planning to do with it? On this episode of **Locked On Cowboys Hit Podcast**, host **James Duncan** breaks down Dallas’ massive increase in salary-cap flexibility and the three biggest ways the Cowboys could use that money heading into the 2026 NFL season. Dallas recently restructured the contracts of **Kenny Clark, DaRon Bland and Jake Ferguson**, creating more than $19 million in additional 2026 cap space. Combined with the money Dallas already had available, the Cowboys now have more than $30 million in flexibility. But having the money and spending the money are two very different things. James breaks down three potential paths for Dallas: making a significant trade, signing a veteran or simply preserving the cap space for the future. The trade option is the most exciting. Dallas now has the financial flexibility to potentially absorb a significant contract while also possessing draft capital that could be used in a blockbuster deal. That's where names like **Christian Gonzalez** become interesting — not because there is a verified Cowboys-Patriots trade negotiation, but because Dallas has created the financial ability to pursue a player of that caliber if the opportunity ever becomes available. James then examines the positions Dallas should monitor most closely. **Cornerback** is at the top of the list, especially if a legitimate difference-maker becomes available. **Edge rusher** remains worth monitoring despite the additions of Von Miller and Rashan Gary. And **offensive tackle** remains a position of concern after Dallas traded for Broderick Jones and added Wanya Morris. But there is also an argument for doing absolutely nothing. You don't spend $30 million simply because you have $30 million. **James gives his take on when Jerry Jones should finally open the wallet — and why the Cowboys should be waiting for a player who can actually raise the ceiling of this football team.** The Cowboys don't have to make a move because they have the money. But for the first time in a while, if the right superstar becomes available, Dallas has the flexibility to say **YES.** **Cowboys Nation — you have more than $30 million in cap space. What's the ONE position you're spending it on?** And if Christian Gonzalez becomes available, **what's the most draft capital you're giving up?** Subscribe to **Locked On Cowboys Hit** for daily Dallas Cowboys news, Cowboys rumors, breaking updates, salary-cap analysis, trade speculation, roster moves and NFL analysis from James Duncan. **Part of the Locked On Podcast Network.** #DallasCowboys #CowboysNation #CowboysNews #CowboysRumors #CowboysTrade #ChristianGonzalez #JerryJones #CowboysCapSpace #NFL #CowboysRoster #LockedOnCowboys
The Dallas Cowboys have more than $30 million in available 2026 cap space — so what is Jerry Jones planning to do with it?
On this episode of Locked On Cowboys Hit Podcast, host James Duncan breaks down Dallas’ massive increase in salary-cap flexibility and the three biggest ways the Cowboys could use that money heading into the 2026 NFL season.
Dallas recently restructured the contracts of Kenny Clark, DaRon Bland and Jake Ferguson, creating more than $19 million in additional 2026 cap space. Combined with the money Dallas already had available, the Cowboys now have more than $30 million in flexibility.
But having the money and spending the money are two very different things.
James breaks down three potential paths for Dallas: making a significant trade, signing a veteran or simply preserving the cap space for the future.
The trade option is the most exciting.
Dallas now has the financial flexibility to potentially absorb a significant contract while also possessing draft capital that could be used in a blockbuster deal. That's where names like Christian Gonzalez become interesting — not because there is a verified Cowboys-Patriots trade negotiation, but because Dallas has created the financial ability to pursue a player of that caliber if the opportunity ever becomes available.
James then examines the positions Dallas should monitor most closely.
Cornerback is at the top of the list, especially if a legitimate difference-maker becomes available. Edge rusher remains worth monitoring despite the additions of Von Miller and Rashan Gary. And offensive tackle remains a position of concern after Dallas traded for Broderick Jones and added Wanya Morris.
But there is also an argument for doing absolutely nothing.
You don't spend $30 million simply because you have $30 million.
James gives his take on when Jerry Jones should finally open the wallet — and why the Cowboys should be waiting for a player who can actually raise the ceiling of this football team.
The Cowboys don't have to make a move because they have the money. But for the first time in a while, if the right superstar becomes available, Dallas has the flexibility to say YES.
Cowboys Nation — you have more than $30 million in cap space. What's the ONE position you're spending it on?
And if Christian Gonzalez becomes available, what's the most draft capital you're giving up?
Subscribe to Locked On Cowboys Hit for daily Dallas Cowboys news, Cowboys rumors, breaking updates, salary-cap analysis, trade speculation, roster moves and NFL analysis from James Duncan.
Part of the Locked On Podcast Network.
#DallasCowboys #CowboysNation #CowboysNews #CowboysRumors #CowboysTrade #ChristianGonzalez #JerryJones #CowboysCapSpace #NFL #CowboysRoster #LockedOnCowboys