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Available players on the free agent market
June, 10, 2013
By Calvin Watkins | ESPNDallas.com
The Dallas Cowboys have $9.7 million in salary cap space. The Cowboys can use the space to sign the remaining draft picks without contracts and potential free agents.
Here's five with the potential to join the Cowboys in case of injury:
Laurent Robinson. He's on the free agent market because of health issues. He didn't recover from a concussion last season while in Jacksonville, but Cowboys' officials are more concerned about an ankle injury. When Robinson played with the Cowboys in 2011, he caught 54 passes for 858 yards and 11 touchdowns. The Cowboys couldn't afford him when he hit the free agent market, but if something happens to one of their receivers they can pick him up for the veteran minimum now.
Winston Justice. The Cowboys expressed interest in the right tackle, but were able to getDoug Free to accept a pay cut so they keep him. If the Cowboys want a veteran tackle, Justice is available. His salary demands were a little high a few weeks ago, but he could lower them as the season nears.
Cedric Benson. The Cowboys drafted Joseph Randle in the fifth-round with the goal of replacing DeMarco Murray who has battled injuries the last two seasons. Benson has endured some off-the-field issues which raises questions with any team. But he could be a nice pickup in case of injury.
Sedrick Ellis. Health and age are concerns with the projected starters of the Cowboys defensive line. Ellis would be a nice signing in case one of the tackles, Jay Ratliff or Jason Hatcher go down. Ellis has drawn interest from several teams, so his availability is a question mark. Anthony Hargrove is also on the roster and somebody who can play defensive end and defensive tackle that provides the team with veteran depth.
Ronde Barber. He's retired and headed to television, but with inexperience at the Cowboys' safety position maybe he returns. Barber knows the Tampa 2 defense and is a trusted veteran defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin trusts. It would be for only one season and pairing him up with Barry Church could be seen as a positive.
June, 10, 2013
By Calvin Watkins | ESPNDallas.com
The Dallas Cowboys have $9.7 million in salary cap space. The Cowboys can use the space to sign the remaining draft picks without contracts and potential free agents.
Here's five with the potential to join the Cowboys in case of injury:
Laurent Robinson. He's on the free agent market because of health issues. He didn't recover from a concussion last season while in Jacksonville, but Cowboys' officials are more concerned about an ankle injury. When Robinson played with the Cowboys in 2011, he caught 54 passes for 858 yards and 11 touchdowns. The Cowboys couldn't afford him when he hit the free agent market, but if something happens to one of their receivers they can pick him up for the veteran minimum now.
Winston Justice. The Cowboys expressed interest in the right tackle, but were able to getDoug Free to accept a pay cut so they keep him. If the Cowboys want a veteran tackle, Justice is available. His salary demands were a little high a few weeks ago, but he could lower them as the season nears.
Cedric Benson. The Cowboys drafted Joseph Randle in the fifth-round with the goal of replacing DeMarco Murray who has battled injuries the last two seasons. Benson has endured some off-the-field issues which raises questions with any team. But he could be a nice pickup in case of injury.
Sedrick Ellis. Health and age are concerns with the projected starters of the Cowboys defensive line. Ellis would be a nice signing in case one of the tackles, Jay Ratliff or Jason Hatcher go down. Ellis has drawn interest from several teams, so his availability is a question mark. Anthony Hargrove is also on the roster and somebody who can play defensive end and defensive tackle that provides the team with veteran depth.
Ronde Barber. He's retired and headed to television, but with inexperience at the Cowboys' safety position maybe he returns. Barber knows the Tampa 2 defense and is a trusted veteran defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin trusts. It would be for only one season and pairing him up with Barry Church could be seen as a positive.
