Dallas Cowboys Offseason Moves – 2009 Edition, Part 1
July 24, 2009
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The Dallas Cowboys started their offeason earlier than expected due to an embarrassing 44 – 6 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. That December game catapulted the Iggles into the playoffs for a deep run while simultaneously sinking the Cowboys’ postseason hopes of the same. For the Cowboys, it was win and in, but win they did not. In fact, it seemed to the fans at home that the team that started the season as NFC favorites for the Super Bowl ended the season by rolling over for Philly.
During the 2008 season, the Cowboys were racked by injury and intrigue and unfortunately we found out who they really were underneath all that talent. Since then, the Cowboys have made several offseason moves, several of which seem to be aimed at fixing the locker room chemistry and cementing Tony Romo’s role as leader of the Cowboys both on and off the field.
After the jump, I have a chart of the offseason transactions the Cowboys have made. UPDATED: Now with more rookie signing goodness and player positions!
|
Date |
Pos |
Player |
Transaction |
|
July 24 |
LB
|
Victor Butler |
signed, drafted 4th rnd. |
|
S
|
DeAngelo Smith |
signed, drafted 5th rnd. |
|
|
S
|
Stephen Hodge |
signed, drafted 6th rnd. |
|
|
TE
|
John Phillips |
signed, drafted 6th rnd. |
|
|
CB
|
Mike Mickens |
signed, drafted 7th rnd. |
|
|
WR
|
Manuel Johnson |
signed, drafted 7th rnd. |
|
|
June 16 |
WR
|
Willie Reid |
signed |
|
June 2 |
LB
|
Greg Ellis |
cut |
|
May 28 |
DE
|
Derreck Robinson |
signed |
|
TE
|
Scott Chandler |
signed |
|
|
WR
|
Mike Jefferson |
signed |
|
|
May 26 |
CB
|
Tra Battle |
cut |
|
Apr 23 |
WR
|
Miles Austin |
re-signed/restricted free agent |
|
RB
|
Alonzo Coleman |
signed |
|
|
TE
|
Rodney Hannah |
signed |
|
|
Apr 6 |
DE
|
Stephen Bowen |
re-signed |
|
Apr 2 |
C
|
Cory Procter |
re-signed |
|
Mar 11 |
S
|
Gerald Sensabaugh |
signed/unrestricted free agent |
|
Mar 6 |
DE
|
Igor Olshansky |
signed/unrestricted free agent |
|
Mar 5 |
WR
|
Terrell Owens |
cut |
|
S
|
Roy Williams |
cut |
|
|
Mar 3 |
LB
|
Matt Stewart |
signed |
|
Feb 28 |
CB
|
Anthony Henry |
traded (for QB Jon Kitna) |
|
LB
|
Keith Brooking |
signed/unrestricted free agent |
|
|
Feb 27 |
LB
|
Kevin Burnett |
declared free agent |
|
S
|
Keith Davis |
declared free agent |
|
|
QB
|
Brooks Bollinger |
declared free agent |
|
|
LB
|
Carlos Polk |
declared free agent |
|
|
LB
|
Zach Thomas |
declared free agent |
|
|
G
|
Joe Berger |
declared free agent |
|
|
P
|
Sam Paulescu |
declared free agent |
|
|
TE
|
Tony Curtis |
declared free agent |
|
|
DT
|
Tank Johnson |
declared free agent |
|
|
DE
|
Chris Canty |
declared free agent |
|
|
Feb 26 |
QB
|
Brad Johnson |
cut |
|
Feb 9 |
G
|
Kyle Kosier |
Taken off IR (foot) |
|
S
|
Pat Watkins |
Taken off IR (neck) |
|
|
S
|
Roy Williams |
Taken off IR (forearm) |
|
|
RB
|
Felix Jones |
Taken off IR (toe) |
|
|
P
|
Mat McBriar |
Taken off IR (broken foot) |
|
|
WR
|
Isaiah Stanback |
Taken off IR (shoulder) |
|
|
WR
|
Sam Hurd |
Taken off IR (ankle) |
|
|
CB
|
Adam Jones |
cut |
In Part 2, I will provide a little analysis of how well these offseason moves addressed the needs of the Cowboys, so stay tuned!
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