Cowboys Expected To Sign LB Polk Posted by nickeatman at 10/16/2008 11:21 AM CDT on truebluefanclub.com [FONT=verdana,geneva]The Cowboys are close to signing veteran linebacker Carlos Polk, an eight-year pro who has spent his entire career with the Chargers. [/FONT] [FONT=verdana,geneva] To make room on the roster, the Cowboys are expected to put wide receiver Sam Hurd on injured reserve after he underwent surgery on his high-ankle sprain. [/FONT] [FONT=verdana,geneva] Polk obviously has ties with head coach Wade Phillips, the Chargers defensive coordinator from 2004-06. [/FONT] [FONT=verdana,geneva] At 6-2, 262, Polk is more of an outside linebacker and should be able to contribute right away, especially with Anthony Spencer (hamstring) banged up again. [/FONT] [FONT=verdana,geneva] Polk was released at the end of the preseason in favor of younger, cheaper players. However, he should also be able to help out on special teams. Four times in his career he finished a season with double-digit tackles on special teams, including 19 in 2006. [/FONT]
