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Dallas Cowboys GM Informs $19M Star He Is Being Traded — Agents Now Exploring Next Team Options

Change is arriving quickly at AT&T Stadium.

After a 2025 season that exposed structural issues up front, Dallas Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones (or GM Will McClay under Jerry Jones' direction) has begun making difficult, forward-looking decisions as the organization recalibrates around massive cap flexibility and long-term protection for Dak Prescott.

According to league sources, one of the roster’s high-paid veterans has now been informed that the team plans to move on.

That player is Terence Steele.

Steele, the Cowboys’ starting right tackle, carries a 2026 cap hit of approximately $18 - 19 million, including a significant base salary and prorated bonuses from his extension. From a financial standpoint, the move is hard to overlook: designating him as a post-June 1 cut or trade would free roughly $8-14 million in cap space (potentially more with June 1 designation), with a manageable dead cap of about $9 million.

The decision follows ongoing concerns during the 2025 season. Steele battled consistency issues amid a struggling offensive line, saw penalties and performance metrics slip in key areas, and the unit faltered in protecting Prescott and run blocking. Multiple league outlets, including Cowboys Wire, Blogging The Boys, SI.com, and OverTheCap, have consistently identified Steele as one of the Cowboys’ top cap casualties and chopping block candidates entering 2026.

Internally, the Cowboys believe the timing is right. Younger, more cost-controlled options - such as Tyler Smith shifting positions or draft prospects - are viewed as viable replacements as the team looks to reset the offensive line without carrying a premium veteran contract that no longer fully matches on-field value.

Sources indicate that Steele’s representatives are now actively exploring next-team options, with trade discussions expected to accelerate as teams assess tackle depth across the league.

For Dallas, the move is less about what Steele once represented and more about what the roster needs to become. Clearing significant cap space without absorbing crippling dead money gives the Cowboys flexibility to restructure core deals (like Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb), retool the trenches, reinforce the defense, and extend their competitive window in a tough NFC East.

In the early days of the offseason, the front office has made one thing clear: no contract is immune when escaping a projected $30-50 million over-the-cap hole is the priority.

🔥 FROM DETROIT ICON TO IMMORTAL: Herman Moore Enters the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Cementing a Legacy That Defined a Franchise Era
Detroit, Michigan – January 27, 2026  Herman Moore’s name is now forever etched among football’s immortals. The legendary Detroit Lions wide receiver has officially been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame — a moment that Lions fans have long awaited. For a franchise built on resilience and hard-nosed football, Moore’s induction is more than just a personal achievement. It is the recognition of a player who redefined the receiving position for Detroit and helped shape the team’s offensive identity in the 1990s. Moore’s career was never about flashy headlines — it was about impact. Drafted in the first round of the 1991 NFL Draft, Moore entered a Lions organization that was built around the legendary Barry Sanders. What followed was one of the most prolific and consistent careers in franchise history. Over a decade in Detroit, Moore became the team’s all-time leader in receiving yards (9,174) and touchdowns (62), while establishing himself as one of the premier wide receivers of his era. But the numbers alone don’t tell the full story. Moore embodied the essence of the Lions’ offense in the 1990s. In an era where the passing game wasn’t as dominant, Moore was a constant threat on the field, working in perfect harmony with fellow offensive stars like Barry Sanders and quarterback Scott Mitchell. Whether it was a jump-ball touchdown in the end zone or a precise route down the sideline, Moore's reliability and ability to make spectacular catches made him the backbone of Detroit’s passing game. “He was the guy who made everything click,” a former teammate once said. “When you needed a big play, Herman was always there.” Moore’s career was also marked by perseverance. Despite playing in an era with a less pass-heavy offense, Moore’s production consistently shined. His accolades — 4 Pro Bowls, 3 All-Pro selections — speak volumes about his skill and consistency, even though the national spotlight on him wasn’t as bright as it could have been. As one of the most significant figures in Lions history, Moore was often considered a Hall of Fame snub for years. His contributions to Detroit’s offense during his prime were integral to shaping the team’s passing game long before Calvin “Megatron” Johnson emerged as the team’s next great receiving star. For the Lions, Moore’s induction carries profound emotional significance. Before the dominance of Johnson and the Super Bowl aspirations of the new era, Herman Moore was the face of the Lions' receiving corps. He represented everything Detroit fans wanted in a player: talent, reliability, and a commitment to the team and city. As Herman Moore takes his rightful place in Canton, his legacy is undeniable. He wasn’t part of a dynasty or surrounded by a high-flying offense, but he was one of the most efficient, dynamic, and respected wide receivers the game has ever seen. Herman Moore didn’t just play football.He elevated it. And now, his name lives forever — exactly where it belongs.