Cowboys, Browns and Falcons: Navigating the salary cap minefield | Veteran cuts looming?

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🗓️ 17 February 2025

⏱️ 32 minutes

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Summary

The Dallas Cowboys face tough decisions as they navigate their salary cap situation. Can they restructure contracts for key players like Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb to create flexibility? The Cleveland Browns find themselves in a precarious position, with limited options to become cap compliant. Will they be forced to trade valuable assets like Greg Newsome II or Martin Emerson? Meanwhile, the Atlanta Falcons have multiple levers to pull, but must decide how to handle Kirk Cousins' contract and potential defensive line changes. Joe Marino and Kyle Crabbs break down the intricate cap maneuvers each team might employ, exploring potential trades, releases, and restructures. Tune in for expert analysis on how these NFL franchises can optimize their rosters while managing financial constraints.

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0:00.0	Tough decisions loom for many teams, including the Cowboys, Browns, and Falcons.
0:06.1	We're exploring those today on the Locked on NFL scouting podcast.
0:15.0	You are a locked on NFL scouting with the draft dudes, your daily podcast for NFL and college football scouting
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0:32.7	being dudes here on the lockdown NFL scouting podcast we're the draft dudes. I'm Joe Marino from
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0:46.0	podcast with the draft dudes, part of the Lockdown podcast network, your team every day.
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