Top Ad
I DIG Radio
www.idigradio.com
Listen live to the best music from around the world!
I DIG Style
www.idigstyle.com
Learn about the latest fashion styles and more...

Source: Cowboys reach deals with Zuerlein, Poe

Written by 
Published in Breaking News
Friday, 27 March 2020 14:27

Veteran kicker Greg Zuerlein, who had nine missed field goals in 2019 for the Los Angeles Rams, agreed to a three-year, $7.5 million deal with the Dallas Cowboys, with $2.25 million guaranteed, sources confirmed to ESPN's Todd Archer on Friday.

Also Friday, the Cowboys and defensive tackle Dontari Poe agreed to a two-year deal worth up to $10.5 million, according to a source.

The move for Zuerlein reunites the 32-year-old with John Fassel, his special-teams coach with the Rams who was hired by Dallas in January. NFL Network was the first to report the agreement.

The Cowboys had already re-signed Kai Forbath to a one-year deal this offseason. Forbath started the final three games last season, going 10-for-10 on his attempts after the Cowboys cut Brett Maher, who missed 10 attempts in 13 games.

Zuerlein has converted 201 of 245 field goal attempts in the regular season (82%) and is 264-of- 270 on extra-point attempts since being selected by the Rams in the sixth round of the 2012 NFL draft.

Zuerlein has booted 33 field goals of 50 yards or more, which is tied with Adam Vinatieri for fourth in the NFL over that span -- behind Matt Prater (41), Justin Tucker (39) and Matt Bryant (34). His reliability over his eight NFL seasons has earned him the nicknames "Greg the Leg" and "Legatron" among teammates and fans.

He experienced a dip in production last season, however, converting 24 of 33 field goal attempts for a 73% conversion rate -- his lowest since 2015, when he made 67% of his kicks.

In three playoff appearances, Zuerlein converted 8 of 10 field goal attempts, including a 57-yarder in overtime to help his team win the NFC Championship Game against the New Orleans Saints at the Superdome in 2018, which sent the Rams to Super Bowl LIII.

The addition of Poe is the surest sign yet the Cowboys' defense will be operating differently in 2020 than it has since 2013.

At 6-foot-3, 346 pounds, Poe brings a size to a defensive line group that relied on speed and quickness under former line coach and coordinator Rod Marinelli. Poe, who turns 30 in August, spent the last two seasons with the Caroline Panthers, who ran a 3-4 scheme. New head coach Mike McCarthy said the Cowboys will continue to use a four-man front but defensive coordinator Mike Nolan has an extensive background in the 3-4.

Poe is the second addition to the Cowboys from Carolina. The Cowboys reached an agreement with Gerald McCoy on a three-year, $18 million deal last week. McCoy had five sacks in 16 games last season.

Last year's defensive tackles for the Cowboys, Antwaun Woods, Trysten Hill and Christian Covington, weighed 310, 310 and 300 pounds.

The Panthers declined to pick up Poe's 2020 option, which made him a free agent, but his addition will not affect the 2021 compensatory picks the Cowboys could gain for having lost Byron Jones and Robert Quinn, among others, in free agency.

ESPN's Lindsey Thiry contributed to this report.

Read 377 times

Soccer

With 2 goals, 2 assists, Salah sets new EPL mark

With 2 goals, 2 assists, Salah sets new EPL mark

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsIf this is to be Mohamed Salah's final season at Liverpool, he is g...

Navas bids farewell in Sevilla defeat to Madrid

Navas bids farewell in Sevilla defeat to Madrid

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsJesús Navas played the last LaLiga game of his 21-year career on Su...

Salah-inspired Liverpool beat Spurs in 6-3 thriller

Salah-inspired Liverpool beat Spurs in 6-3 thriller

Liverpool extended their lead at the top of the Premier League with a dominant but chaotic 6-3 win a...

2026 FIFA


2028 LOS ANGELES OLYMPIC

UEFA

2024 PARIS OLYMPIC


Basketball

Knicks bringing back veteran guard Shamet

Knicks bringing back veteran guard Shamet

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsThe New York Knicks have agreed to a deal with guard Landry Shamet,...

Magic's Moritz Wagner out for year with torn ACL

Magic's Moritz Wagner out for year with torn ACL

EmailPrintOrlando Magic forward Moritz Wagner has suffered a torn ACL in his left knee and is out fo...

Baseball

Nationals land 1B Lowe in trade with Rangers

Nationals land 1B Lowe in trade with Rangers

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsThe Washington Nationals on Sunday acquired first baseman Nathaniel...

Sources: Manaea back to Mets for 3 years, $75M

Sources: Manaea back to Mets for 3 years, $75M

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsLeft-hander Sean Manaea and the New York Mets are in agreement on a...

Sports Leagues

  • FIFA

    Fédération Internationale de Football Association
  • NBA

    National Basketball Association
  • ATP

    Association of Tennis Professionals
  • MLB

    Major League Baseball
  • ITTF

    International Table Tennis Federation
  • NFL

    Nactional Football Leagues
  • FISB

    Federation Internationale de Speedball

About Us

I Dig® is a leading global brand that makes it more enjoyable to surf the internet, conduct transactions and access, share, and create information.  Today I Dig® attracts millions of users every month.r

 

Phone: (800) 737. 6040
Fax: (800) 825 5558
Website: www.idig.com
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Affiliated