Cowboys face tough roster decisions amid salary cap issues

The Dallas Cowboys are facing a challenging offseason as they aim to address both their salary cap constraints and underperformance in the 2024 season. Currently $2.8 million over the cap, the Cowboys are contemplating significant roster changes, including possibly cutting ties with underperforming players like Andrew Booth and Dalvin Cook, who failed to make an impact last season (Sporting News). Additionally, the team is exploring high-profile moves, such as signing Cincinnati Bengals' wideout Tee Higgins, though it faces financial and logistical hurdles (Sporting News). A more contentious decision involves whether to extend or trade Micah Parsons, a key defensive player, as retaining him would significantly impact their salary cap and ability to build a competitive team (Bleacher Report, Sporting News). Trading Parsons could provide future assets but would also mark a shift towards rebuilding rather than immediate contention (SI, Bleacher Report). Overall, the Cowboys must carefully navigate these decisions to improve their playoff prospects next season.