Greg Ellis' job security takes a hit
Dallas Cowboys LB Greg Ellis will turn 34 years old this summer and is in the final year of his contract. Today the Cowboys drafted two pass-rushers, who could be lower-cost replacements for Ellis, who will count $6.25 million towards the salary cap.
In the fourth round, the Cowboys selected Oregon State's Victor Butler (110th overall) and Texas Tech's Brandon Williams (120th overall).
Per Tim McMahon of the Dallas Morning News, cutting Ellis would save the Cowboys $4.15 million against the salary cap. However, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says Ellis is on the roster "right now."
In the fourth round, the Cowboys selected Oregon State's Victor Butler (110th overall) and Texas Tech's Brandon Williams (120th overall).
Per Tim McMahon of the Dallas Morning News, cutting Ellis would save the Cowboys $4.15 million against the salary cap. However, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says Ellis is on the roster "right now."
"...I know he had that same concern when Spencer came in. He had that same concern when he moved over (from defensive end to outside linebacker). And that's rightfully so. I think the world of Greg, but anything we do there one way or the other, I don't want him to read about it. I want to sit down and talk to him about it."It sounds like Greg Ellis' days in Dallas are numbered. Gag order coming?
