Justin Durant Agrees to 1-Year Contract with Dallas Cowboys

Veteran linebacker Justin Durant found a home on Monday, agreeing to a deal with the Dallas Cowboys.

The team announced the deal, with Rob Phillips of the team website noting that it's a one-year contract.

The Cowboys lacked depth at the position, with starter Rolando McClain suspended for the first 10 games of the 2016 season. In addition, the team's defense has been decimated by suspensions this offseason, as edge-rushers Randy Gregory and Demarcus Lawrence are suspended for the first four games of the season.

Durant, 30, spent two seasons with the Cowboys (2013 and 2014), notching 73 tackles, three forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and an interception in 16 total games. He played for the Atlanta Falcons last season, accumulating 82 tackles and a forced fumble in 13 contests, but the team released him in February.

Durant also had stints with the Jacksonville Jaguars (2007-2010) and Detroit Lions (2011-2012). His best season came with the Lions in 2012, when he totaled 103 tackles.

Injuries have been a concern for Durant—he's missed 19 games in the past three seasons—but when he's on the field, he's a reliable and productive player. He gives the Cowboys a solid replacement for McClain, at least in certain packages on early downs. At this point in his career, Durant probably won't see much time on the field on obvious passing downs.

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