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- Roster MovesSep 3, 2026
Cowboys restructure Clark, Bland, Ferguson contracts
The Cowboys restructured the contracts of DT Kenny Clark, CB DaRon Bland, and TE Jake Ferguson, creating a little more than $19 million in salary-cap space. Bland's $12 million base salary and Ferguson's $7.25 million base salary were converted into signing bonuses. The moves give Dallas flexibility heading into 2026 or the option to carry unused space into 2027.
Read article - TransactionsAug 27, 2026
DK Metcalf contract restructure creates $18M in cap space
The Pittsburgh Steelers have restructured the contract of wide receiver DK Metcalf, converting base salary into a signing bonus. The move creates nearly $18 million in 2026 salary cap space. For fantasy purposes, this signals the Steelers are committed to Metcalf and building around him going forward.
Read article - TransactionsJul 28, 2026
Jalen Carter extension: $152M makes him NFL's top-paid DT
The Philadelphia Eagles signed defensive tackle Jalen Carter to a four-year, $152 million extension worth up to $160 million, including $106 million guaranteed, making him the highest-paid defensive tackle in NFL history at $38 million per year. The deal runs through 2031. In standard formats he has no fantasy value, but in IDP leagues he is a top asset at the DT position, with a shoulder injury in 2025 being the one durability flag to monitor.
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