Mark Sanchez is headed to the Dallas Cowboys after being released by the Denver Broncos, according to a report.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that the Cowboys are Sanchez’s destination. The move came just moments after the Broncos saved a significant sum of money and a draft pick they would have given to Philadelphia had he made their roster.
Former Broncos and Eagles QB Mark Sanchez is going to sign with the Dallas Cowboys, league source tells ESPN.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 3, 2016
With Broncos releasing QB Mark Sanchez, they save $4.5 million and don't have to pay Eagles the conditional 7th-round pick.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 3, 2016
Troy Renck of ABC Denver previously reported that the Broncos had been trying to trade Sanchez, with the Cowboys named as a suitor.
#Broncos still pushing to trade Sanchez as deadline approaches. Have had talks with #Cowboys… and multiple others. Keeping options open
— Troy Renck (@TroyRenck) September 3, 2016
None of this is a surprise. Sanchez’s fate in Denver was sealed as soon as Trevor Siemian won the Broncos’ starting job. Trade talks had been ongoing, but Dallas was never going to give up much with the knowledge that Denver was never going to let that money and the draft pick go guaranteed. They knew that Denver would inevitably dump him, and were happy to wait it out and snap him up as soon as they did. Sanchez will serve as Dak Prescott’s backup until Tony Romo returns from injury.
