[Bette]

Unrestricted free agents

Players can negotiate with any other team without limitation.
LT Flozell Adams – How high of a price should the Cowboys pay to keep him?
S Ken Hamlin – Earned a big-time deal as quarterback of the secondary.
RB Julius Jones – Wants to be elsewhere in 2008 and will not be back.
S Keith Davis – Would like to be more than just a special teamer.
CB Nate Jones – Would be inexpensive to keep, but upgrades are out there.
CB Jacques Reeves – Might another team make a bigger offer?

Restricted free agents


Players can negotiate with another team. Their current team has seven days to match any offer. If the current team refuses to match an offer, draft picks will be given as compensation.
RB Marion Barber – If he doesn't sign long-term, Cowboys will match any offer.
DE Chris Canty – Developed into a disruptive player against both the run and the pass.
Long snapper L.P. Ladouceur – His consistency helps Mat McBriar and Nick Folk excel.
RB Tyson Thompson – Lost his kick return role but is likely to get a one-year tender.

Exclusive rights free agents


Players must accept what their current club offers or not play in the NFL at all.
OL Joe Berger – Can play guard and center if necessary.
DE Stephen Bowen – Has developed into a nice role as a backup.
OL Cory Procter – Started two games and can play all three inside positions.
CB Evan Oglesby – Waiver pickup from Baltimore had little opportunity.
TE Tony Curtis – All three of his catches went for touchdowns.


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