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Cowboys' $66M Move Highlights NFL Salary Cap Flaws

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has cut $66 million from the roster, freeing up cap space and exposing how the NFL salary cap can be circumvented.

The Dallas Cowboys announced a $66 million reduction in player salaries, a move that will free up significant cap space for the franchise. The decision underscores the flexibility owners have under the current salary cap rules.

Owner Jerry Jones cited the need to reallocate resources and maintain competitiveness, while critics argue the cap is largely ineffective at preventing such large cuts.