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Cowboys to sign former Pro Bowl defensive lineman

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated Aug 21, 2024 7:38 PM ET

The Dallas Cowboys are hoping that Linval Joseph has something left in the tank.

The Cowboys are signing Joseph to a one-year deal that includes $2.5M guaranteed. According to NFL Media, the deal can be worth up to $4M.

The #Cowboys are finalizing a deal with DT Linval Joseph, as @JosinaAnderson reported. Source says he gets $2.5 million guaranteed and can earn up to $4 million in his reunion with DC Mike Zimmer. pic.twitter.com/glNu03U18j

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) August 21, 2024

The 35-year-old Joseph has played 14 seasons in the NFL. He made the Pro Bowl in 2016 and 2017 while with the Minnesota Vikings. Joseph played in seven games for the Buffalo Bills last season and had 12 tackles with one sack.

Joseph is listed at 6-foot-4 and nearly 330 pounds, so it’s clear the Cowboys are prioritizing an upgrade in size. They also added Jordan Phillips in a trade with the Giants last week, and Phillips is even bigger at 6-foot-6 and 340 pounds.

Jerry Jones had said his Cowboys were looking for more nose tackles and have made good on that declaration.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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