Why the Cowboys choose caution over chaos when it comes to pushing cost into the future years
The Cowboys can create up to $131 million in immediate cap space through restructures, but doing so risks future roster rigidity and costly dead-cap consequences.
4 contract restructures that could save the Cowboys a lot of money
The Dallas Cowboys must restructure high-cost contracts, notably Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb, to create immediate cap relief and avoid being about $31M over the salary cap.
Angels' infield remains unsettled, with second base uncertain despite bullpen additions and a major contract restructuring affecting financial flexibility.
Can Packers afford to keep Josh Jacobs, Rashan Gary?
The Green Bay Packers must cut or restructure multiple high-cost contracts to resolve a 2026 salary-cap shortfall before meaningful offseason roster improvements.
Aaron Bummer's contract was restructured by the Braves to guarantee $13 million for 2025–26, trading potential earnings and higher-leverage usage for security.
Cubs, Colin Rea Agree to Restructured One-Year Deal -
Colin Rea signed a restructured deal with the Cubs for $6.5 million in 2026 with a $6.5 million club option in 2027, providing low-cost rotation insurance.