"That's right, the man in question is the player Dallas received from Green Bay this summer in exchange for the All-Pro Parsons. Kenny Clark, 30, joined the Cowboys, alongside two first-round picks, and has played well in a reformed interior defensive line that now includes both Quinnen Williams and Osa Odighizuwa. Due to the financial details above, the trio may last one season."
"This means the 2026 offseason will see "cap casualties," as they will need extra money to operate in free agency, the trade market, and with upcoming extensions. Specifically, there is one high-quality and new-to-Dallas player that may fall victim to the Cowboys' financial constraints. Here, we'll talk about him and the money it would save by releasing him in 2026."
The Cowboys still carry large contracts for Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, and potentially George Pickens, leaving limited cap flexibility despite avoiding a massive extension. The 2026 offseason will likely require cap casualties to create room for free-agent signings, trades, and upcoming extensions. Kenny Clark, acquired from Green Bay in the Micah Parsons trade, could be a cap casualty because releasing him would save $21.5 million with no dead money. Clark has contributed alongside Quinnen Williams and Osa Odighizuwa, but keeping three premier defensive tackles may prove financially untenable for Dallas.
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