Cowboys dead money
The Dallas Cowboys have about $47.3M in dead money in 2026, 14th most in the NFL, as of 2026-10-22.
- Dead money
- $47.3M
- Rank in the NFL
- 14th most of 32
- Share of the cap
- 15.7%
Who the Cowboys are still paying
| Player | Dead money |
|---|---|
| Osa Odighizuwa | $16.0M |
| Zack Martin | $15.3M |
| Trevon Diggs | $5.9M |
| Sam Williams | $2.0M |
| Mazi Smith | $1.7M |
The five biggest dead-money charges are PlainStats' latest team figures as of 2026-10-22 and can change as contracts are re-sourced.
Quick answers
How much dead money do the Cowboys have?
The Dallas Cowboys have about $47.3M in dead money in 2026, 14th most in the NFL, as of 2026-10-22.
What is dead money in the NFL?
Dead money is cap space used by players a team cut or traded. It is mostly bonus money that had not been counted yet when the player left.
Why do the Cowboys have dead money?
Dead money builds up when a team releases or trades a player before his contract ends. The Cowboys still owe bonus money and guaranteed salary tied to the players listed here.