FRISCO, Texas -- The Dallas Cowboys have finally added another kicker to their roster, signing Brandon Aubrey, who spent the last two seasons with the Birmingham Stallions of the USFL.
The Cowboys did not take a hard look at the veteran free agent market, which includes Robbie Gould and Mason Crosby, and last year's kicker, Brett Maher, was not inclined to re-sign with the team after putting up a franchise-record 137 points but struggling in the playoffs by missing five point-after attempts.
The Cowboys had their eyes on kickers in the draft, but Jake Moody (third round, San Francisco 49ers) and Chad Ryland (fourth round, New England Patriots) went earlier than they were willing to select a kicker, so they turned to Aubrey.