Helman: Cowboys Sign Veteran Linebacker Kyle Knox To 90-Man Roster

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Cowboys Sign Veteran Linebacker Kyle Knox To 90-Man Roster


Tuesday, June 02, 2015 11:38 AM CDT

By David Helman


DallasCowboys.com Staff Writer



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IRVING, Texas – The linebacker shuffling continued at Valley Ranch on Tuesday, as the Cowboys signed free agent Kyle Knox to the roster.

Knox is a three-year veteran who went undrafted out of Fresno State in 2012. He was signed by Seattle as a rookie and spent the year on the practice squad. The Seahawks released him at the start of the 2013 season, and he spent time with Jacksonville before landing in New Orleans.

He played two games with the Saints in 2013 and hung around to make 12 appearances with three tackles last season.

The Cowboys released safety Keelan Johnson to make room for Knox on the 90-man roster.

The move continues what has been a heavy roster churn at the position this spring. After losing Justin Durant and Bruce Carter in free agency, the Cowboys added Keith Rivers, Jasper Brinkley and Andrew Gachkar, and they re-signed Rolando McClain.

On top of that, they added two young linebackers at the start of May, selecting Damien Wilson in the fourth round and Mark Nzeocha in the seventh round of the NFL draft. They also signed undrafted rookie Donnie Baggs after he tried out for the team during rookie minicamp.
 

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Scouting Report: Studying The Tape On New LB Signee Kyle Knox


Tuesday, June 02, 2015 11:09 AM CDT

By Bryan Broaddus


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Games Studied: Saints Pre Season ’14: St. Louis, Tennessee, Indianapolis, Baltimore. Atlanta Regular Season ‘14

Fits the size and speed requirements for the defensive scheme. Does a nice job of competing each snap. Got a little tired in the Ravens game but was able to fight through it. Good football intelligence. Wasn’t fooled when the ball went away from him on the boots and waggles. Was aware where his man was on the route and was able to secure him with positioning. Good playing speed and quickness. Best trait that he has in my opinion is his ability to burst and close on the play. When he is on the move, he can cover some ground. Plays with lateral quickness and agility. Good body control and balance. There were snaps where he had had to plant his foot and redirect to the ball without any issues. Would say that his overall playing strength is a weakness.

Will extend his hands to control but it’s a struggle for him to cleanly disengage of large blockers. Not afraid to strike with his hands but lacks that explosive snap. Can’t always anchor down and play in balance. Effort is outstanding in getting to the ball and can finish when he gets in position. Wrap up tackler in space. Ability to cover is helped by his ability to run and move. Can take backs out of the backfield or carry a tight end up the field. Better man player than zone. Can stay with his guy in space.

Was used as a blitzer but did not have much success getting home. Didn’t have the power or moves to make a difference. Came off the field in nickel situations. Majority of regular season action was on special teams where he was the right tackle on the kickoff return, R5 on the kick off, right wing on the punt and blocker on the punt return. Physical taking on the blocker while on kickoff coverage. Played as a weak inside linebacker for the Saints in a 3-4 – can see him playing as a WILL in this scheme do to his ability to run and hit.
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Sheesh.

Broaddus writes glowing reports about even the most pedestrian WGAS signings.
 

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Thank God we signed another LB. I was beginning to worry that we were still too thin in that area. :picard
 

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Already cut.

Eat a dick Broaddus.
 

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Talk about churning bodies...
 
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