The Cowboys sent a message to Dak Prescott, Ezekiel Elliott and Amari Cooper with the Jaylon Smith's extension. "Less pie left," Jerry Jones said.
"The Joneses spent the day peddling the message that perhaps it should be players’ problems. Stephen and owner Jerry Jones each reiterated that there is a portion of the salary cap “pie” left for other Cowboys because Smith’s deal — the third-richest among inside linebackers — allowed for it."