Wednesday, April 02, 2008

COWBOYS NOTES: Hamlin closing in on new deal

By CHAREAN WILLIAMS
Star-Telegram staff writer


PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Safety Ken Hamlin signed a one-year deal with the Dallas Cowboys before last season. That move is about to pay off big.

Hamlin's agent, Kennard McGuire, met with Cowboys officials Tuesday during the lunch break at the NFL owners meetings. A long-term deal could be nearing completion.

McGuire said Tuesday that both sides are seeking the same thing -- to keep Hamlin in Dallas for the long term.

"It's mutual," McGuire said. "We both want to make sure we give him the security that he not only deserves, but that the Cowboys get the player that helps them stabilize what they're doing."

After four seasons in Seattle, Hamlin signed a one-year, $2.5 million deal with the Cowboys. He made the Pro Bowl, with 62 tackles, 15 passes defended and five interceptions