Cowboys 18th in defensive spending in 2026

[Risen Star]

Shockingly the Eagles with the 2nd least spending on defense this year. They're down there with the Dolphins. WUT


most expensive defenses in 2026

$193.0M - Steelers
$187.4M - Ravens
$177.7M - Bears
$174.7M - Giants
$169.0M - Patriots
$165.8M - Commanders
$159.6M - Seahawks
$148.3M - Titans
$147.3M - Colts
$147.0M - Raiders
$145.5M - Panthers
$142.1M - Broncos
$141.6M - Chiefs
$140.2M - Bengals
$137.6M - Buccaneers
$137.3M - Jaguars
$136.1M - Lions
$127.9M - Cowboys
$127.0M - Cardinals
$126.9M - Chargers
$123.5M - Packers
$121.8M - Texans
$120.3M - Jets
$119.6M - Falcons
$115.0M - 49ers
$114.0M - Browns
$110.0M - Rams
$106.2M - Vikings
$105.6M - Bills
$100.6M - Saints
$84.4M - Eagles
$81.1M - Dolphins

 

[zrinkill]

All In!

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

Most of that is going to Quinnen, Clark and Gary. Better have a nice front next season.

 

[gtb1943]

Vikings were 28th in spending and finished 3rd in total Defense
Texans were 22nd in spending and 1st in total Defense

 

[Ironicalicon]

Not many too big contracts since they've jettisoned Diggs, Parsons and Osa plays a big part in that.

 

[Kwyn]

Most of that is going to Quinnen, Clark and Gary. Better have a nice front next season.

Is that cap hit?

Here are our top 6 cap hit

Williams: 21.6
Bland: 17
Clark: 12.7
Hooker: 6.5
Gary: 5.7
Downs: 5.2

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

Is that cap hit?

Here are our top 6 cap hit

Williams: 21.6
Bland: 17
Clark: 12.7
Hooker: 6.5
Gary: 5.7
Downs: 5.2

Can’t be cap hit because I couldn’t get to 120 in cap hits.

 

[shabazz]

Cowboys spending like drunken sailors.

The river boat gambler is wheeling and dealing while simultaneously standing on business.

"NFL executive of the Year" award is a real possibility this season.

 

[Coogiguy03]

The rest of our money is on offense is on one person!!!! Damn you SCHOONMAKER!!

 

[GINeric]

The rest of our money is on offense is on one person!!!! Damn you SCHOONMAKER!!

There's actually two people with most of the money on offense. CD's contract isn't lightweight.

 

[Arkyvarminter]

I really don't get the Schoonmaker hate? I mean, the guy plays very little, I know he might not be the best blocker and i know thats important, but the snaps he's gotten I thought he's done ok. He's no worse than some of the starters they are trotting out there and I'm talking all positions.

 

[Whiskey Cowboy]

I really don't get the Schoonmaker hate? I mean, the guy plays very little, I know he might not be the best blocker and i know thats important, but the snaps he's gotten I thought he's done ok. He's no worse than some of the starters they are trotting out there and I'm talking all positions.

Remember when Dalton Schultz was considered to be a bust until injuries forced him onto the field? Not saying Schoon has it in him, but I'm not ruling out either.

 

[Arkyvarminter]

Remember when Dalton Schultz was considered to be a bust until injuries forced him onto the field? Not saying Schoon has it in him, but I'm not ruling out either.

Yeah and Miles Austin sat on the bench for practically 3 years, then when they HAD to put him in and he got some playing time he did well. 1300 yards well. I'm not saying Schoonmaker is going to be great but not enough to go on yet.

 

[big dog cowboy]

I really don't get the Schoonmaker hate? I mean, the guy plays very little

Follow the snap counts better.

 

[Arkyvarminter]

Follow the snap counts better.

Thats what I was thinking but didn't know where to look...

 

[Arkyvarminter]

I guess u mean while watching the game?

 

[Bigrandrn]

Most of that is going to Quinnen, Clark and Gary. Better have a nice front next season.

I was never im[rested with Gary….hope he proves me wrong, takes this as his chance to break out and proves us critics wrong.

 

[CowboysFaninHouston]

All In!

Kinda...sorta

 

[big dog cowboy]

Thats what I was thinking but didn't know where to look...

https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/dal/2025-snap-counts.htm

13 players had more with 6 of those being OL.

 

[acr731]

There's actually two people with most of the money on offense. CD's contract isn't lightweight.

Why didn't you mention the other guy?