In the modern NFL, there is only so much money to go around. That's because the league's salary cap limits the amount each team can spend in an effort to level the playing field.
The Cowboys, with receiver Cole Beasley as the only key contributor poised to hit free agency next week, appear to be in relatively good shape financially with at least an estimated $24 million available under the salary cap, according to Spotrac.com. However, a quick glance into the future tells a much different story.
Currently, 11 of the 20 highest-paid players on Dallas' roster are scheduled to become unrestricted free agents after the 2019 season.