Dallas Cowboys Release FS Ken Hamlin

Ken Hamlin has just posted on his Twitter that he will be released.  Said Hamlin, “I would like to say to all of my fans that I appreciate all the love that you have showed me in Dallas.  It was a good run…Thanks.”

Four hours earlier Hamlin tweeted that he was attending a workout this morning.  The team notified him of his release once he reached Valley Ranch.

The move comes at a curious time.  Instead of waiting until after the draft, the Cowboys decided to part ways with Hamlin now.  This may put them in a tough spot, possible forced to draft a free safety (which immediately becomes the No. 1 position of need).

Perhaps Dallas believes a free safety they covet, such as USF’s Nate Allen or Georgia Tech’s Morgan Burnett , will definitely be available with the 27th pick.  They may be right, but it is never productive to show your hand.  If Texas safety Earl Thomas drops, expect another team to now move ahead of Dallas to grab him (it could be argued that would have happened anyway).

Of course, those within the organization seem to love second-year man Michael Hamlin.  They believe he has the necessary skill-set to be a ball-hawking free safety.  It is unlikely, though, that the Cowboys are relying on someone with zero NFL experience.

Hamlin received a “B-” grade from us in our 2009 safety grades .