A week ago, the Dallas Cowboys said they had no knowledge of right tackle Doug Free planning to retire.
It was their understanding that he would retire in 2017 and fullfill the final year of his contract.
Well, they have a clear of understanding now of another hole they might have to fill in free agency and/or the upcoming NFL Draft.
Per source, Free, 33, has informed the Cowboys that he does indeed plan to retire.
Free would be the fourth starter to depart from the 2016 team that went 13-3 and won the NFC East, joining safety Barry Church, nose tackle Terrell McClain and guard Ron Leary.