The Dallas Cowboys have made significant moves ahead of free agency, securing a deal with defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa before the market opens and restructuring the contracts of Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb. This gives the Cowboys over $54 million in cap space, placing them eighth overall in the NFL. While Stephen Jones describes their approach as 'selectively aggressive,' owner Jerry Jones disagrees with the term 'aggressive,' implying the team does not see significant roster holes.

Critics argue the Cowboys indeed have various gaps to address given their performance last season. The cap space created suggests they may look to bolster their roster through strategic signings or trades. The team's historical reluctance to make high-profile free agency splashes complicates expectations, leading to speculation on whether they will retain their current players like Jourdan Lewis and Demarcus Lawrence or seek outside talent.