{"id":100704,"date":"2025-12-25T17:51:13","date_gmt":"2025-12-25T17:51:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/100704\/"},"modified":"2025-12-25T17:51:13","modified_gmt":"2025-12-25T17:51:13","slug":"dallas-cowboys-could-cut-two-pricey-pro-bowl-defenders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/100704\/","title":{"rendered":"Dallas Cowboys Could Cut Two Pricey Pro Bowl Defenders"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Dallas Cowboys<\/a> didn\u2019t reach the playoffs last season. Yet, considering Dak Prescott<\/a> was only available for eight games, they get a bit of a pass, but ownership didn\u2019t see things that way, leading to the dismissal of head coach Mike McCarthy.<\/p>\n

Now, in the first season of the Brian Schottenheimer era, the Cowboys have missed the playoffs again. Though, this time Schottenheimer is expected to keep his job.<\/p>\n

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However, that doesn\u2019t mean there won\u2019t be several other personnel changes. Some could even include the departure of a pair of high-priced Pro Bowl defenders.<\/p>\n

Specifically, ESPN\u2019s Dan Graziano<\/a> suggests the Cowboys could cut cornerback Trevon Diggs and\/or defensive tackle Kenny Clark.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere could be a lot of changes on that side of the ball, where cornerback\u00a0Trevon Diggs\u00a0is coming off a disappointing season and has no guaranteed money left on his contract. Dallas would save about $12.5 million against its 2026 cap if it cut Diggs and another $21.5 million by releasing defensive tackle\u00a0Kenny Clark, who was a big part of the return in the\u00a0Micah Parsons\u00a0trade\u00a0but might now be expendable since the team has\u00a0Quinnen Williams.\u201d<\/p>\n

ESPN on Dallas Cowboys cap situation<\/p>\n

The Cowboys did prioritize getting Clark back in the Parsons trade. Yet, they also didn\u2019t know they\u2019d later be adding All-Pro defensive tackle Quinnen Williams. Of course, the Cowboys also got two first-round picks back from the Packers in exchange for Parsons too. One of which was later sent to the New York Jets in exchange for Williams.<\/p>\n

While Diggs and Clark are both former Pro Bowl players, those cap savings could be spread around throughout the defense in an effort to improve a unit ranked 31st in points allowed. Clearly, the Cowboys have to try something different to shake up their defense.<\/p>\n

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Related: 2025 NFL Report Card: Grading All Teams<\/a><\/p>\n

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