Monday, February 23, 2009

DMN Blog: Chris Canty update

by Todd Archer

The Cowboys will not be able to get a deal done with defensive end Chris Canty before free agency begins Friday.

They met with Canty's agent, Brad Blank, on Sunday and simply are unable to make an offer to him that would prevent him from testing the market.

"They drafted Chris and gave him an opportunity and I think he'll do well in the free agency period," Blank said. "That's the way the business works."

If the market does not bear the fruit Canty seeks, then he could come back, but with an increase in the 3-4 teams in the league now he figures to be a prized target.