Patriots release defensive end Kony Ealy

[MichaelWinicki]

Cowboys won't get a chance to claim him.

 

[Risen Star]

Depends on the nickname.

 

[Fla Cowpoke]

There was talk that this was gonna happen. I saw Broaddus tweet about it. Maybe should have called them and offered a late pick just to secure his services, but maybe his contract is too much to consider trading for.

 

[Cowboy06]

No. Seems to me this is a measure of talent, not just a salary cap move. In other news, Roger Staubach, Bob Lilly and Randy White are free to be signed as well.

 

[Nightman]

It literally costs almost nothing to bring him in

We need DEs........ just because he isn't Rob Nichovich doesn't mean he can't play in DAL

 

[joseephuss]

No. Seems to me this is a measure of talent, not just a salary cap move. In other news, Roger Staubach, Bob Lilly and Randy White are free to be signed as well.

A measure of talent for the Patriots system, but perhaps not for the Cowboys system. Dallas doesn't need to name him a starter or even guarantee him a spot on the roster, but trying him out over the next week(if he clears waivers first) wouldn't be the worst move.

 

[Manwiththeplan]

I doubt he makes it through the waiver wire (unless injured). I bet someone snatches him up before us. It's difficult to find young pass rushers.

And you are the gold star winner for the day. Claiming Ealy is a no brainer. He has more sacks in his three year career than Demarcus Lawrence as well as Tyrone Crawford and Benson Mayowa. He clearly is better than everyone we will be trotting out week 1-4. Maybe David Irving is better, maybe Taco ends up better, maybe DLawrence recaptures his 2015 mojo, I don't know, but Ealy would help. However, there is very little chance he goes unclaimed in the waiver wire.

 

[cowboys1985]

There was talk that this was gonna happen. I saw Broaddus tweet about it. Maybe should have called them and offered a late pick just to secure his services, but maybe his contract is too much to consider trading for.

Yea, I don't think Ealy will get to Dallas. They aren't the only team desperate for a pass rush that's willing to take a flyer.

 

[haleyrules]

Interesting. Why would the Patriots give up on him? He was highly regarded coming out of college. Something is wrong.

 

[mattjames2010]

Interesting. Why would the Patriots give up on him? He was highly regarded coming out of college. Something is wrong.

Bad scheme fit.

 

[jrumann59]

IF he makes it through waivers I do not see the harm. I would risk it on talent that has played multiple seasons in the NFL than an older guy that may have been sitting on his couch for 3 years of his prime

 

[darthseinfeld]

We liked him alot of 2014. If we dont now, he probably has some underlying issues

 

[Cas2800]

Patriots traded a second and third round pick for the guy. Should the Cowboys pick him up?

"That didn't take long. Less than six months after the Patriots gave the Panthers a second-round pick in exchange for pass rusher Kony Ealy and a third-rounder, Ealy is looking for work.

The Patriots announced Saturday that they've released Ealy, who NFL Network's Mike Garofolo reports struggled to fit into their defensive scheme......."
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/...ing-for-him-in-the-offseason/?linkId=41462390

 

[CowboyStar88]

I'd be interested in this guy. He's only 25 and has had some decent production. What could it hurt?

 

[StarBoyz83]

Absolutely dl is hot garbage. Kick the tires.

 

[SportsGuru80]

I would definitely put in a waiver request for him.

 

[JBell]

We go 6 deep at DE.

Irving, Lawrence, Crawford, Mayowa, Charlton, Moore.

Even with two suspensions I don't see a place for him

 

[jobberone]

Put in a waiver but I doubt he drops that far. You can release him later. We aren't wasting a spot picking him up enough to worry about. Don't hold your breath.

 

[chagus]

I'd bring him in if possible. I did want Dallas to draft him.

 

[JBell]

We go 6 deep at DE.

Irving, Lawrence, Crawford, Mayowa, Charlton, Moore.

Even with two suspensions I don't see a place for him

7........Forgot Tapper.