The exodus of offseason acquisitions continues at the Dallas Cowboys’ organization. Days after trading pass rusher Everson Griffin, the Cowboys parted ways on Thursday with two more free-agent pickups in defensive tackle Dontari Poe and corner Daryl Worley.
Cowboys were actively trying to trade Poe and Worley for the better part of the week but eventually opted to release them after failing to find takers for the duo.
Dontari Poe joined the Cowboys on a two-year, $8.5 million contract in April. The two-time Pro Bowler was expected to add reliability to the Dallas’ defensive line and was immediately slotted into the starting lineup.
Still, Poe only had seven tackles to show for after seven starts while doing little to nothing in stopping the opposition’s running game. This lack of production prompted the team to move on from him, according to owner Jerry Jones.
Dallas got Daryl Worley also in April, signing the former Carolina Panthers’ man to a one-year, $3 million contract. Just like Poe, Worley also failed to impress during his time with the Cowboys. He only has 14 tackles, and one pass defended in seven games and four starts.
“You make mistakes. You move on,” said Jones. “We’re moving on, but by no means are we giving up.”
