IRVING, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys have released Greg Ellis, ending the linebacker’s career after 11 seasons and the eighth-most sacks in club history.
By releasing him, the Cowboys save the $4.15 million he was scheduled to make in 2009.
Footnotes.
Former New York Giants star receiver Plaxico Burress had four traffic tickets he received in suburban Fort Lauderdale dismissed by a local magistrate.
• St. Louis Blues owner Dave Checketts is heading a group seeking to buy the NFL’s Rams and keep the team in St. Louis.
• Disgruntled Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Sheldon Brown didn’t attend the voluntary team workout.
• New England Patriots safety Rodney Harrison is expected to announce this week whether he is retiring from the NFL.
• San Francisco cornerback Nate Clements will miss the 49ers’ minicamp this weekend with a case of pneumonia.
• Two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle John Henderson pulled himself out of Jaguars drills with a bruised shoulder.
The Associated Press
