Dallas Faces Contract Decisions on 22 Soon-to-Expire Player Deals

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Dallas Faces Contract Decisions on 22 Soon-to-Expire Player Deals

After a disappointing 7-9-1 season in 2025, the Dallas Cowboys are facing crucial contract decisions regarding 22 players whose contracts are set to expire. As the team prepares for the upcoming 2026 NFL free agency, they must evaluate both their roster and coaching staff.

Contract Status for Expiring Player Deals

The Cowboys have a mixture of unrestricted free agents (UFAs), restricted free agents (RFAs), and exclusive rights free agents (ERFAs) among those whose contracts will expire in March.

Unrestricted Free Agents

Javonte Williams, RB
Miles Sanders, RB
George Pickens, WR
Jalen Tolbert, WR
Hakeem Adeniji, OL
Rob Jones, OL
Jadeveon Clowney, DE
Dante Fowler, DE
Payton Turner, DE
Sam Williams, DE
Kenneth Murray, LB
Jack Sanborn, LB
Donovan Wilson, S
Corey Ballentine, CB
C.J. Goodwin, CB

These players have completed at least four NFL seasons and can negotiate with any team once free agency begins, unless they secure new deals with the Cowboys beforehand.

Restricted Free Agents

T.J. Bass, OL
Brock Hoffman, OL
Juanyeh Thomas, S
Brandon Aubrey, K

The Cowboys can assign these players a draft tender, which allows them the option to match any offer received from other teams, ensuring they maintain some control over their contracts.

Exclusive Rights Free Agents

Josh Butler, CB
Reddy Steward, CB

These players have very limited negotiating power. They cannot engage with other teams unless the Cowboys decide to let them go.

The Next Steps for the Cowboys

The upcoming weeks will be vital for the Cowboys in shaping their roster for the 2026 season. The legal tampering period begins on March 9, and securing players now could influence the team’s performance next year.

This period represents a significant opportunity for the franchise to evaluate player value and possibly use the franchise tag for key contributors. Decisions made in the coming weeks will help determine the Cowboys’ direction and competitiveness moving forward.