Another offensive starter has been set free by the Dallas Cowboys, but this time it’s not by way of trade. One of the biggest headlines of the team’s offseason was their decision to trade four-time Pro Bowler Amari Cooper to the Cleveland Browns — saving $20 million toward the 2022 salary cap with the move — but there was still a looming decision to be made on La’el Collins. The 28-year-old found himself on the outs with the organization in 2021 and, as such, was given permission to seek a trade this offseason as the club itself fielded calls with the hopes of getting assets in return for the divorce.
Having spoken with several teams, and despite Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots emerging a strong candidate to trade for Collins if they could get past the compensation part of the potential deal, the Cowboys instead opted to release Collins outright on Thursday — sources tell CBS Sports –…
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