Cowboys sign veteran safety

by Dave Halprin on Dec 7, 2006 5:14 PM CST in Dallas Cowboys News

This just in from Todd Archer: The Cowboys signed 31-year-old safety Tony Parrish off waivers today. Parrish started 62 games for the 49ers but lost his starting job earlier this season.

He'd played in 121 consecutive games before breaking his leg last season. The injury caused him to to miss the final seven games.

Parrish has been inactive for the past three weeks, but his teammates were still surprised when he was released Tuesday.

Parrish will provide depth at a position the Cowboys have struggled with this season.

I like this move a lot. I've been a fan of Tony Parrish's work on the field for a while now. The Cowboys made the quick strike to help shore up a struggling position in the secondary.

Hat tip to Burt D for posting the news, and hat tip to sliverblue5 who called this earlier in the week.

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Sweet.

Good move.

by Philosopher on Dec 7, 2006 6:22 PM CST reply actions

Parrish is a good pick-up

I remember him more as a Bear than a 49er. As long as 31 aint too old to get back on the horse, he'll be sweet in the nickel.

by Doomsday on Dec 7, 2006 6:29 PM CST reply actions

will this pay off...

like the romo and grammatica gambles?

man, you gotta love billy p....

by Tuna Helper on Dec 7, 2006 9:07 PM CST reply actions

right now

FS is our only weakness. If we had a good ball hawk back there, our defense would be really tough.

"They're going to leave me over here by myself and thats when I'm gonna sink my fangs into them." - Terry Glenn

by Terry on Dec 7, 2006 9:17 PM CST up reply actions

our pass rush is a major issue

by Deke on Dec 7, 2006 9:27 PM CST up reply actions

thats true

but I was refering to positions. Every player on our defense is top notch except for Keith Davis, who is our only average player on that side of the ball.

"They're going to leave me over here by myself and thats when I'm gonna sink my fangs into them." - Terry Glenn

by Terry on Dec 8, 2006 7:54 AM CST up reply actions