Dallas Cowboys sign Jason Ferguson, Marco Rivera

By Hugo Guzman  |   Saturday, March 05, 2005  |  Comments( 0 )

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IRVING, TX - The Dallas Cowboys signed defensive tackle Jason Ferguson and guard Marco Rivera, adding two more needed players to their offseason upgrade.

Ferguson is a former draftee of Cowboys coach Bill Parcells. Parcells has often called the massive defensive tackle one of the best picks he's ever made, mainly because he snagged him in the seventh round for the New York Jets. Ferguson was expected to get a five-year deal worth $21.5 million, with a signing bonus of $9 million.

With plenty of room under the salary cap, clearly defined needs after a 6-10 season and Parcells' urgency to win this season, the Cowboys were anticipating a big start to the free-agent signing period.

The 6' 3", 305 lbs. Ferguson becomes the anchor of what will be a revamped defensive line, especially if the Cowboys shift from the 4-3 to a 3-4. Regardless, he becomes the block-eating wide body to pair next to perennial Pro Bowl pick La'Roi Glover.

Rivera has blocked for Brett Favre in Green Bay for the past nine years, playing every game the last six. He's expected to take over at right guard, a problem spot throughout last season. He signed for five years at $20 million, with a $9 million signing bonus.

Ferguson is 30 and Rivera is 33, further indication that the Cowboys are building for 2005, when Parcells will be in the second-to-last year of his contract.
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