Since Victor Butler agreed to a two-year deal with the New Orleans Saints on Thursday, it means the end of the Dallas Cowboys' 2009 draft class. The Cowboys drafted 12 players in 2009 in what was billed as a special-teams draft.
With the exception of Anthony Spencer, the Cowboys will not be able to retain any of their unrestricted free agents. On Friday, wide receiver Kevin Ogletree signed a two-year deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
The first day of free agency is over and things will probably slow down a little on Day 2. With that, we review what we heard, saw and talked about Tuesday night and preview what could happen down the line.
John Phillips’ departure to San Diego isn’t a major loss for the Cowboys. James Hanna, a sixth-round pick last season, offers more potential as the Cowboys’ No. 2 tight end. Hanna has elite speed for the position, making him an intriguing complement to Jason Witten.
IRVING, Texas -- Unable to do any real shopping in free agency Tuesday, the Cowboys lost their first player to the open market when tight end John Phillips agreed to a three-year deal with San Diego, according to a source.
The Cowboys have knocked off two of their 18 free agents, with the signing of center Phil Costa to a two-year deal on Saturday and deep snapper L.P. Ladouceur signing a five-year contract on Friday. Here's what's left of the Cowboys' free agents and the possibility of the team signing them: Linebacker Victor Bulter.
John Phillips Position: Tight end Type: Unrestricted Summary: The backup tight end finished with eight catches for 55 yards and one touchdown. It was the second-fewest receptions in Phillips' four-year career.
ALLEN, Texas -- Checked out the Texas vs. The Nation college all-star game on Saturday afternoon and came away with some impressions in regards to the Cowboys. Michigan State's Anthony Rashard White was pretty impressive for the The Nation and might be worth a pick in the middle rounds.
IRVING, Texas – Tight end John Phillips had recent surgery on his left shoulder, but the soon-to-be free agent is expected to be ready for the spring workouts. Phillips is set to be an unrestricted free agent in March but could return to the Cowboys.
James Hanna Position: Tight end How acquired: Sixth round (186th overall), Oklahoma What he did: Hanna finished the season with just eight catches for 86 yards. Hanna was third on the depth chart behind John Phillips and, of course, Jason Witten for the majority of the regular season.
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