Nolan Carroll Reportedly Released by Cowboys; CB Currently Has Concussion

The Dallas Cowboys reportedly released veteran cornerback Nolan Carroll on Wednesday while he recovers from a concussion.    

Mike Garafolo of NFL.com first reported the news. Ian Rapoport‏ of the NFL Network noted Carroll received $4 million guaranteed in the contract he signed in March and only made two appearances for the team.

The 30-year-old University of Maryland product signed a three-year, $10 million deal with the Cowboys after spending the previous three years with NFC East rival Philadelphia. He played his first four seasons with the Miami Dolphins, who selected him in the fifth round of the 2010 draft.

He told Nick Eatman of the Cowboys' official website getting a chance to play for a contender was a key reason he chose Dallas in free agency.

"It's really not about the offer," Carroll said. "I just want to win. I appreciate the opportunity Coach [Jason] Garrett and Mr. [Jerry] Jones have given me to come to a prestigious organization like this and be a part of a winning tradition and winning culture around here. I just see it as me being another piece to help the team win."

He registered just five tackles in the team's first two games of the regular season with no passes defended or interceptions before suffering the concussion. He missed the last three contests with the head injury.

Pro Football Focus handed him a 38.8 grade this season, which falls in the "poor" category.

The Cowboys will move forward with Orlando Scandrick, Anthony Brown and impressive rookie Jourdan Lewis as their top three corners following Wednesday's roster move.

Meanwhile, Carroll should latch on with another NFL team as corner depth once he's medically cleared to return from his concussion.