News: ESPN: Fullback Clutts earning roster spot

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IRVING, Texas -- It's fair to wonder, at times, if 29-year-old fullback Tyler Clutts is worth his roster spot. Maybe the spot would be better spent on another linebacker, a running back or a safety. Then you watch the Dallas Cowboys pulverize Seattle on their go-ahead touchdown drive and you realize he’s worth it. After all, he’s averaging only nine snaps per game. Clutts tied his season-high with 14 snaps against Seattle. “As a team that values running the football and being physical, having that fullback -- that lead guy -- is a good way to run the football and it challenges defenses," coach Jason Garrett said.

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