The Dallas Cowboys have lost their second starting offensive lineman in as many days. The first, guard Ronald Leary, departed for Denver in free agency; the latter is handing in his papers.
Starting right tackle Doug Free is expected to announce his retirement, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Saturday.
Free, 33, has played in and started 107 of a possible 112 regular-season games since 2010. The tackle was in the final year of a restructured three-year deal in Dallas and was due $7.5 million.
Rumors that Free could retire first sprouted up at the combine when executive vice president Stephen Jones suggested La'el Collins could play right tackle if "if Doug were to retire or not be around.