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Dallas Cowboys May Regret Letting Jack Sanborn Walk: The Value Player Who Found a New Home Quickly<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Dallas Cowboys<\/strong> have made several significant moves in the 2026 NFL offseason<\/strong>, but one decision is raising eyebrows\u2014particularly regarding the release of linebacker Jack Sanborn<\/strong>, a player who was valued at just $1.5 million<\/strong>. Though the Cowboys have made notable signings and restructured contracts to clear up cap space, the release of Sanborn could turn out to be a decision they regret, especially as the Chicago Bears<\/strong> quickly scooped him up following his departure from Dallas.<\/p>\n

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The Cowboys\u2019 Tight Cap Space: Why They Let Sanborn Walk<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Cowboys are working with a tight salary cap<\/strong> this offseason, which has forced them to make difficult decisions. They have restructured deals for high-profile players like Dak Prescott<\/strong> and Kenny Clark<\/strong>, helping to free up a significant amount of cap space. However, when it comes to value players<\/strong>\u2014those who may not be superstars but provide strong contributions for a reasonable price\u2014letting them go can come back to haunt a team more than releasing high-priced, star players.<\/p>\n

One such value player the Cowboys let walk was Jack Sanborn<\/strong>, a linebacker who signed a one-year deal with Dallas in March 2025 for just $1.5 million<\/strong>. While the Cowboys had financial reasons for moving on from Sanborn, his departure is already being felt, especially as he quickly found a new home.<\/p>\n

Sanborn\u2019s Homecoming to Chicago<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Sanborn, who started his NFL career with the Chicago Bears in 2022<\/strong>, didn\u2019t take long to find a new team. Just a week after free agency kicked off, the Bears swooped in and brought him back to Chicago<\/strong> on March 18, 2026. For Sanborn, it\u2019s a homecoming<\/strong> that he\u2019s excited about, as he expressed in an interview with the Bears\u2019 official website:<\/p>\n

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\u201cI love it here in Chicago and being part of what [coach] Ben Johnson and [defensive coordinator] Dennis Allen have been building here and the success that they\u2019ve had,\u201d Sanborn said. \u201cIt\u2019s something I couldn\u2019t pass up, and I\u2019m grateful that I\u2019m able to come back here and help in any way I can.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Sanborn\u2019s connection to the Bears and his familiarity with their system could make him a valuable contributor in Chicago<\/strong>, and the Cowboys\u2019 decision to let him go could be a move they come to regret, especially with the Bears\u2019 defense<\/strong> continuing to improve under new leadership.<\/p>\n

Jerry Jones Pleased with the Cowboys\u2019 Moves, Despite Sanborn\u2019s Departure<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Cowboys owner Jerry Jones<\/strong> has expressed his satisfaction with the team\u2019s free agency moves, emphasizing that the team has stayed within the bounds of their available cap space while still making strategic signings<\/strong>. On March 12, just after free agency began, Jones told reporters:<\/p>\n

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\u201cI think we\u2019re within the boundaries of what we have available, what we\u2019re trying to accomplish with draft picks and with cap. I wouldn\u2019t try to re-visit or try to re-do what we\u2019ve done on either that cap or the trades we\u2019ve made. I like what we got.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

While Jones is happy with the team\u2019s current moves, including their biggest free agency signing<\/strong> of veteran safety Jalen Thompson<\/strong> to a three-year deal worth up to $36 million<\/strong>, there\u2019s a sense that letting Sanborn go may have been a missed opportunity. Sanborn\u2019s value at $1.5 million<\/strong> was hard to ignore, and his versatility and leadership on defense could have filled an important role for the Cowboys.<\/p>\n

Looking Ahead: The Cowboys\u2019 Bigger Moves in Free Agency<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Jones is not typically one to spend big in free agency, but the Cowboys<\/strong> have made a more significant push this offseason. Signing Thompson was one of their biggest free-agent moves since Brandon Carr<\/strong> joined the team in 2012 with a five-year, $50 million contract. With defensive coordinator Christian Parker<\/strong> now adding Thompson to the mix, the Cowboys\u2019 defense is looking more formidable heading into the 2026 season.<\/p>\n

Still, the Cowboys’ decision to release Sanborn<\/strong>, despite his affordability and solid play, may leave a gap in their linebacker corps. It will be interesting to see how the Cowboys fill that void in the coming weeks and whether Sanborn\u2019s departure<\/strong> will ultimately hurt the defense, especially as he reunites with the Bears<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Conclusion: A Potential Regret for the Cowboys<\/strong><\/h3>\n

While Jerry Jones and the Cowboys<\/strong> have been active in addressing their roster needs, letting Jack Sanborn walk<\/strong> could be a move they regret in the long term. His $1.5 million deal<\/strong> was a steal for his production, and his quick signing with the Bears<\/strong> shows how much value he can bring to a team. As the Cowboys continue to build their roster, they may realize that letting a player like Sanborn go could have been a mistake\u2014one that\u2019s hard to fix with the current cap constraints.<\/p>\n

The Cowboys\u2019 offseason<\/strong> is far from over, and how they address their needs at linebacker and elsewhere will be crucial to their success in 2026. For now, though, Sanborn\u2019s departure<\/strong> might leave a lingering feeling of \u201cwhat could have been\u201d in Dallas<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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