Another no-brainer cut will be made Thursday when possible: The Dallas Cowboys will cut running back Marion Barber, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Barber, who was scheduled to make $4.75 million this season including a $500,000 roster bonus, is just 28 years old. But years of running with no regard for his body have wrecked him. In 2010, Barber saw his yards-per-carry average drop to a paltry 3.3. But really, Barber has been on the downhill slide since his 975-yard, 10-touchdown season of 2007. Obviously, Felix Jones becomes the starter in Dallas backfield. Tashard Choice and rookie DeMarco Murray will chip in as well.
The savings continue as Cowboys will release Roy Williams.
The Dallas Cowboys have no problem playing it big on the open market. But with how they've gone about business today, it's clear they will be shooting for the moon in free agency. An active and fiscally smart day for the Cowboys just got another jolt, according to Calvin Watkins of ESPN Dallas. The Cowboys will cut wide receiver Roy Williams. Williams is signed through 2013 and was scheduled to make more than $5 million in base salary this season. He has also been an infamous bust with the Cowboys. The Cowboys traded three picks, including a first-rounder, for Williams in October 2008. A few days later, the parties agreed on a six-year, $54 million deal with $26 million guaranteed. In 40 games spanning three seasons in Dallas, Williams caught a total of 94 passes for 1,324 yards and 13 touchdowns.
The savings continue as Cowboys will release Roy Williams.
The Dallas Cowboys have no problem playing it big on the open market. But with how they've gone about business today, it's clear they will be shooting for the moon in free agency. An active and fiscally smart day for the Cowboys just got another jolt, according to Calvin Watkins of ESPN Dallas. The Cowboys will cut wide receiver Roy Williams. Williams is signed through 2013 and was scheduled to make more than $5 million in base salary this season. He has also been an infamous bust with the Cowboys. The Cowboys traded three picks, including a first-rounder, for Williams in October 2008. A few days later, the parties agreed on a six-year, $54 million deal with $26 million guaranteed. In 40 games spanning three seasons in Dallas, Williams caught a total of 94 passes for 1,324 yards and 13 touchdowns.
slight exaggeration there.
