Quote Originally Posted by pbmax View Post
Just remember that cap space, despite protestations to the contrary, always comes back to bite you if you are not careful. Especially when you have a vet QB with a big contract.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...fficult-moves/

Now some veteran trimming is probably wise. But even in this day of ever increasing cap numbers, you can still go too far. Poor Bretsky favorite Brooks Reed might have to change teams again.

PS. Cowboys still trying to rebuild their defense from the last purge.
" Now some veteran trimming is probably wise. " pbmax

Clay Matthews ...3-4 Outside Linebacker

2018 Salary Cap Charge: $11,337,500 and % of 2018 Team Cap: 6.25%

2018 Cash Payout: $11,400,000; % of 2018 Team Cash Spending: 8.74%

Position Ranking: 5/64 at 3-4 OLB

Age: 31 ; Height: 6' 3" ; Weight: 255 >>> Accrued Seasons: 9

Contract Type: Extension ... Free Agency: 2019 (UFA)

https://overthecap.com/player/clay-matthews/1096/