The Dallas Cowboys have caught some heat in recent years with their penny-pinching approach to the NFL offseason. Entering 2025, many have been urging the team to take a more aggressive approach — especially to free agency — including star edge rusher Micah Parsons.

With the start of the new league year right around the corner and NFL Draft season kicking off this week with the NFL Scouting Combine, Cowboys COO Stephen Jones discussed the team’s strategy and approach to free agency.

Jones spoke to David Moore of the Dallas Morning News when he revealed some key details that should excite Cowboys Nation.

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Stephen Jones said there is “probably a good chance” that the team will spend more money in the first phase of free agency than a year ago.

“I think there’s probably a good chance of that,” Jones said. “Between what we lost last year and what we have free this year, I think that’s part of it. Every year is its own year.‘”

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and chief operating officer Stephen Jones during training camp. / Jason Parkhurst-Imagn Images

That is already a step in the right direction, and it gets better.

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With the increased salary cap and the restructuring of contracts for Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb, the Cowboys will have plenty of breathing room under the cap. That will allow them to work on a blockbuster deal for Parsons, and potentially make a splash with a player on the open market.

Dallas Cowboys chief operating officer Stephen Jones, chief brand officer Charlotte Jones, and owner Jerry Jones during training camp opening ceremonies. / Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Jones says the extra cash will allow Dallas to be “selectively strategic and aggressive.”

The Cowboys enter the offseason with 25 players set to hit free agency, so the team will need to open the checkbook in ordre to keep some of their own key players and add talent at areas of need. Let’s hope Jones’ comments prove to be true.

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