The Dallas Cowboys have decided to sign free agent Anthony Barr on a one-year contract, NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reported. The deal is believed to be worth up to $3 million.

Barr played for the Minnesota Vikings last season, yet was granted permission by the team to leave as a free agent. The Vikings are reported to be carrying approximately $10 million in dead cap space after entering into a restructured contract with Barr.

A UCLA alumn, Barr was the number nine pick overall in the 2014 NFL draft, emerging as a crucial member of the Vikings’ roster. During his time in Minnesota, he was named to four consecutive Pro Bowls from 2015 to 2018.

While initially a staple in the Vikings’ team, Barr’s appearances became more sporadic after the linebacker almost left the Vikings in 2019 for a move to the New York Jets. With the deal all but confirmed, second thoughts drew him back to Minnesota. Since then, Barr has appeared in just 27 out of a possible 49 games.

Now at the Cowboys, Barr will play alongside 2021 AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Micah Parsons and Leighton Vander Esch; the linebacking duo that is viewed as the backbone of the Cowboys’ defense.

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It appears that linebacker Anthony Barr had a change of hearts. Although Barr, who spent his entire NFL career with Minnesota Vikings, initially committed to sign with New York Jets, he decided to remain with his current club.

Vikings initially decided not to use the franchise tag on Barr since that would have a $15.7 million cap hit on their salary this year, making him the highest paid player on the team after quarterback Drew Breese. The 26-year-old negotiated a deal with the Jets after this but wanted to think about the decision a bit more. In the meantime, Minnesota decided to offer him a better contract, reportedly worth $13.5 million per season, which ended up being a successful move.

Anthony Barr entered the league in 2014 when Minnesota Vikings took him ninth overall in 2014 NFL Draft. After a solid rookie year, Barr had a breakout sophomore season in which he had 68 tackles, 3.5 sacks, seven passes defended and one interception, which brought him his first Pro Bowl appearance. He went on to establish himself as a key part of Vikings’ defense in the following years while earning three more consecutive Pro Bowl appearances since 2015.

Barr struggled with a hamstring injury in 2018 but still managed to play 13 and be productive. He ended the year with 55 tackles, 3.0 sacks, and two passes defended.

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The Dallas Cowboys have decided to sign free agent Anthony Barr on a one-year contract, NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reported. The deal is believed to be worth up to $3 million.

Barr played for the Minnesota Vikings last season, yet was granted permission by the team to leave as a free agent. The Vikings are reported to be carrying approximately $10 million in dead cap space after entering into a restructured contract with Barr.

A UCLA alumn, Barr was the number nine pick overall in the 2014 NFL draft, emerging as a crucial member of the Vikings’ roster. During his time in Minnesota, he was named to four consecutive Pro Bowls from 2015 to 2018.

While initially a staple in the Vikings’ team, Barr’s appearances became more sporadic after the linebacker almost left the Vikings in 2019 for a move to the New York Jets. With the deal all but confirmed, second thoughts drew him back to Minnesota. Since then, Barr has appeared in just 27 out of a possible 49 games.

Now at the Cowboys, Barr will play alongside 2021 AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Micah Parsons and Leighton Vander Esch; the linebacking duo that is viewed as the backbone of the Cowboys’ defense.

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It appears that linebacker Anthony Barr had a change of hearts. Although Barr, who spent his entire NFL career with Minnesota Vikings, initially committed to sign with New York Jets, he decided to remain with his current club.

Vikings initially decided not to use the franchise tag on Barr since that would have a $15.7 million cap hit on their salary this year, making him the highest paid player on the team after quarterback Drew Breese. The 26-year-old negotiated a deal with the Jets after this but wanted to think about the decision a bit more. In the meantime, Minnesota decided to offer him a better contract, reportedly worth $13.5 million per season, which ended up being a successful move.

Anthony Barr entered the league in 2014 when Minnesota Vikings took him ninth overall in 2014 NFL Draft. After a solid rookie year, Barr had a breakout sophomore season in which he had 68 tackles, 3.5 sacks, seven passes defended and one interception, which brought him his first Pro Bowl appearance. He went on to establish himself as a key part of Vikings’ defense in the following years while earning three more consecutive Pro Bowl appearances since 2015.

Barr struggled with a hamstring injury in 2018 but still managed to play 13 and be productive. He ended the year with 55 tackles, 3.0 sacks, and two passes defended.

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