DMN Blog: What would it cost to let Roy Williams go?

by Tim MacMahon

Given Greg Ellis' radio revelation that Roy Williams doesn't think he fits in Wade Phillips' scheme, I reckon the possibility of the Cowboys cutting ties with the perennial Pro Bowl safety is a timely topic. Todd Archer crunched the numbers a few months ago.

According to NFLPA figures, Williams is scheduled to count $6.667 million against the cap in 2008. If the Cowboys chose to cut him, they would have to take on $7.387 million of proration from his $11.1 million signing bonus, so the move would cost them $720,000 against the cap. more...