March, 14, 2013
By Calvin Watkins | ESPNDallas.com
The Cowboys are under the salary cap by $175,000.
The release of defensive end Marcus Spears brings $2 million in savings, but it won't occur until June. In the Cowboys news release of Spears, it was noted he was post June 1 cut.
If the Cowboys plan on making any moves in free agency more cap space must be cleared.
Right tackle Doug Free saves the team $7 million if he's a post June 1 cut. If the Cowboys release Free, combine with Spears, the Cowboys have $9 million in savings on the $123 million salary cap.
However, a source said as of now, Free's status with the Cowboys is secure.
This could change in the draft if the Cowboys believe there's a tackle worthy of selecting in the first two rounds. If that's the case, Free could be sent packing and either Jermey Parnell or the draft pick becomes the starter at right tackle.
Free took a step back in his development in 2012.
There is a belief he can be fixed and the Cowboys will have two solid tackles who can protect Tony Romo for the future.
By Calvin Watkins | ESPNDallas.com
The Cowboys are under the salary cap by $175,000.
The release of defensive end Marcus Spears brings $2 million in savings, but it won't occur until June. In the Cowboys news release of Spears, it was noted he was post June 1 cut.
If the Cowboys plan on making any moves in free agency more cap space must be cleared.
Right tackle Doug Free saves the team $7 million if he's a post June 1 cut. If the Cowboys release Free, combine with Spears, the Cowboys have $9 million in savings on the $123 million salary cap.
However, a source said as of now, Free's status with the Cowboys is secure.
This could change in the draft if the Cowboys believe there's a tackle worthy of selecting in the first two rounds. If that's the case, Free could be sent packing and either Jermey Parnell or the draft pick becomes the starter at right tackle.
Free took a step back in his development in 2012.
There is a belief he can be fixed and the Cowboys will have two solid tackles who can protect Tony Romo for the future.