The Facts: The Cowboys were expected to add a kicker to compete with rookie Jonathan Garibay for a spot on the 53-player roster, and they have. The team signed Hajrullahu on Friday, Michael Gehlken of the Dallas Morning News reports.
Diehards Line:The Cowboys will begin training camp July 27, which is the official start to the competition to replace Greg Zuerlein. Hajrullahu, 32, signed with the Cowboys on Nov. 10 after a tryout in which he made all 12 field goal attempts. The Cowboys needed an emergency kicker after Zuerlein tested positive for COVID-19. Hajrullahu made all five extra points in Dallas’ 43-3 win over the Falcons and spent another week on the team before his release. Garibay signed as an undrafted free agent. He made the longest field goal in the FBS last season, connecting on a 62-yarder for Texas Tech to beat Iowa State. He made 15 of his 16 field goal attempts in 2021 in earning first-team All-Big 12. The Cowboys released Zuerlein after the 2021 season when he missed six extra points and six field goals. They had an interest in re-signing him, but he opted to sign with the Jets.