After a couple long days of will-they-or-won’t-they, the Cowboys and defensive tackle Dontari Poe have finally sealed the deal, according to reports. Well, almost.
Word got out Monday that an agreement between the two sides was imminent and would bring the former Panther, Falcon, and Chief to Dallas. The two-time Pro Bowler would theoretically bolster a defensive line that had lost Robert Quinn and Maliek Collins in recent days. While it was thought that the signing might be announced before day’s end on Monday, it still hadn’t become official late by Wednesday morning. But it is happening, per NFL insider Ian Rapoport.
The #Cowboys have agreed to basic terms on a deal for free agent DT Dontari Poe, source said. They are finalizing the language on the deal, but it will get done. Another big-name former #Panthers DT in free agency.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 25, 2020
Poe will join new Cowboy Gerald McCoy, reuniting the pair who spent last season together on the Carolina defensive line.
Look for the Cowboys to use Gerald McCoy (93) and Dontari Poe (95) together on the inside on passing downs like they did last year in Carolina. McCoy has the ability to rush from the outside. Poe also has plenty of experience as a 3-4 nose tackle pic.twitter.com/gGjQ4M7kk3
— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) March 25, 2020
As Rapoport’s tweet indicates, terms and financial details of the deal have not been finalized or announced. And while pen hasn’t been put to paper quite yet, it appears Poe is headed to Dallas… and fans holding their breath since Monday’s tease may get to exhale very soon.
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