19 times the Dallas Cowboys took risks on troubled players

The Dallas Cowboys signed Aldon Smith on April 1, another chapter in the book of risky signings by the franchise.

Duane Thomas

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Duane Thomas decided to not speak to the media despite the fact he was the team’s star running back.During the 1972 offseason he became isolated and insubordinate, so he was traded in early August to the San Diego Chargers.

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