Darren McFadden signs with Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys on Thursday began the process of replacing DeMarco Murray when they signed Darren McFadden to a two-year contract.
According to ESPN’s Todd Archer, McFadden’s deal is worth up to $5.85 million but includes just $200,000 in guaranteed money.
If the reported details of the contract are true, signing McFadden is a very low-risk move for the Cowboys. McFadden appeared in all 16 games for the Oakland Raiders last season but was very limited, carrying the ball just 155 times and averaging a lowly 3.4 yards per carry.
McFadden has rushed for over 1,000 yards just once in his seven-year career. Charles Robinson of Yahoo Sports notes that the Cowboys were interested in McFadden as a complimentary back before they were sure they were losing Murray, so they don’t expect him to take over their backfield. We’d be surprised if Dallas didn’t sign another running back or two.
