FRISCO, Texas – In recent years the Cowboys have shown a preference for prioritizing their own free agents first because they fully understand the value of players who have already contributed to their roster.
Stephen Paea isn’t a typical free-agent signing from outside the organization, though.
Cowboys defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli was first Paea’s first NFL coordinator back in 2011 when the Chicago Bears drafted the 300-pound defensive tackle in the second round out of Oregon State.
Needless to say, the six-year veteran won’t take long to adjust to the Cowboys’ defense.
“The system is perfect for me,” Paea said.