In the modern NFL, it’s often rare when a fifth round selection makes an NFL active roster. It’s nearly unheard of for that same late round selection to play ten years for the same team. But that’s exactly what Dallas Cowboys veteran cornerback Orlando Scandrick has accomplished. Unfortunately, Scandrick will not play his 11th season in Dallas.
On Saturday, the Cowboys designated the 31-year old defender a post-June 1st cut. By doing so, Dallas will clear almost $3 million of salary cap space following that date in just under three months.
Scandrick himself asked to be released by the Cowboys last Monday, two days prior to the start of NFL free agency.