Cowboys reach 2yr deal w/ LB Jasper Brinkley

[Zordon]

IRVING, Texas -- The Dallas Cowboys have reached an agreement with linebacker Jasper Brinkley on a two-year deal, according to a source.

Brinkley has to pass a physical before it becomes official.

The Cowboys have lost Justin Durant (Atlanta Falcons) and Bruce Carter (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) in free agency, Brinkley would become the second free agent to join the roster with Keith Rivers, who played for the Buffalo Bills last season.

Brinkley, who turns 30 in July, started 11 of 16 games for the Minnesota Vikings in 2014 and had 54 tackles, one sack and one forced fumble. After a three-year run with the Vikings from 2009-12, he played for the Arizona Cardinals in 2012.

Brinkley is a middle linebacker and two-down player, which could allow the Cowboys to use Sean Lee at the weak-side linebacker position as he returns from a torn ACL. The Cowboys have considered using Lee, who played middle linebacker in 2013, on the weak side in caseRolando McClain returned in 2015.

McClain, who the coaches credited with 108 tackles in 12 games in 2014, is a free agent and the team has had discussions about him returning. He is facing a four-game fine for violating the NFL’s substance-abuse policy, according to sources.

http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas/cowboys/post/_/id/4741106/source-jasper-brinkley-agrees-to-deal

 

[EST_1986]

CHAMPIONSHIP

 

[BiffWellingtonIII]

Did Jerry use the Groupon code on this one?

 

[JBell]

Not a fan of signing a two-down, Bradie James-esque LB.

Durant, Carter and McClain were guys who could play all three downs. When the inevitable injury bug hits at LB, I don't want this guy in pass coverage.

 

[loublue22]

that wasn't the Viking I was hoping for

 

[Dcowboy84]

i remember really liking him when he came out in the draft. nothing spectacular in his career but a solid player.

 

[AbeBeta]

Just depth. He's a good backup

 

[Pessimist_cowboy]

Mcclain isn't coming back .

 

[Floatyworm]

This can't be good for us.....in resigning McClain

 

[mugsybows]

Jerry trolling hard

 

[Bleu Star]

Did Jerry use the Groupon code on this one?

This made me laugh. Needed that. Thanks.

 

[Pessimist_cowboy]

This can't be good for us.....in resigning McClain

Yep looks like the dude wants a big payday or Cowboys low balled him. I can't blame them though dudes a risk . Oh well I like Perryman for this scheme.

 

[Dave_in-NC]

This can't be good for us.....in resigning McClain

I think they are going to turn over rocks. No matter who we sign from last season. LB health wasn't our forte last season.

 

[alicetooljam]

Jasper and Jed...we're on a roll!

 

[Zordon]

Did Jerry use the Groupon code on this one?

you ever been to Marshalls or Ross? you know that one raggidy rack in the corner of the store with the discounted bacon-neck izod tshirts and jnco jeans? that's where we're shopping these days.

 

[Nation]

Top 20 LB according to PFF this past year. They aren't always perfect in ratings, but I'll take that.

 

[davey999]

Great response, Jerry. A JAG backup. Durant and Carter are miles ahead of this guy. We continue to regress on D.

 

[Pessimist_cowboy]

I think they are going to turn over rocks. No matter who we sign from last season. LB health wasn't our forte last season.

Mcclain would've been re-signed already dudes not coming back.

 

[RamziD]

Well, if we're not gonna sign McClain, I'm holding out hope for Jordan Hicks in the 4th.

 

[Rogerthat12]

Hope this is another depth signing.