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**MickeyG** · 03-18-2006, 09:26 PM

http://www.nfl.com/teams/story/DAL/9319043

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NFL.com wire reports

IRVING, Texas (March 18, 2006) -- The Dallas Cowboys signed offensive tackle Jason Fabini to a three-year contract, a potentially key addition overshadowed by the signing of receiver Terrell Owens.

The 6-foot-7, 304-pound Fabini likely will take over the right tackle spot that has been troublesome pretty much since Erik Williams was in his Pro Bowl prime in the 1990s. Rookie Rob Petitti played there last season and struggled, especially when extra blockers were used to help other linemen.

Fabini broke into the league with the New York Jets in 1998 when Cowboys coach Bill Parcells was there. Fabini spent his entire eight-year career with the Jets, starting 114 consecutive games until he tore a chest muscle Nov. 18 and didn't return. He was released Feb. 22.

"I'm healed up and ready to go," Fabini said. "I start the offseason program (March 20)."

His real value will be ending the turnstile at right tackle, plus being able to play on the left side should Flozell Adams not recover from the injury that knocked him out last season.

"He can really help solidify our offensive line," team vice president Stephen Jones said. "We needed some flexibility there as well."

The 31-year-old Fabini is the latest member of the Parcells alumni club to be reunited with the coach. Other former Jets teammates he'll find in the locker room include Jason Ferguson and Aaron Glenn.

"It made it easier, knowing Bill is here," said Fabini, who spoke with Parcells several times last week. "He's a great coach. I'm looking forward to working for him again. He told me there was an opportunity at right tackle. I'm just looking forward for the chance to compete for the job and to help the team."

On another day, this signing might've been more heralded. On this day, Fabini had to wait to be introduced to Jerry Jones until the owner had finished speaking with reporters about Owens.

Fabini took it completely in stride, joking about the anonymity of offensive linemen.

So what does he think of his newest teammate?

"I think his play speaks for itself," Fabini said. "The guy wants to win and he's a great player."

he should really help out their running game.

PoppaPoe33 · 03-18-2006, 10:28 PM

No doubt. Is it just me, or does it seem the Cowboys are trying to recreate the old school Cowboys to some degree?

**Manster** · 03-20-2006, 10:52 AM

It was lost in all the TO stuff but Dallas did sign him and also Ryan Hannam a TE from the Seahawks that was used mostly as a blocker. While this does not improve the run game, I dont think he is better than Campbell who left for the Lions, it is better to have him than not.

**bigboy** · 03-20-2006, 12:22 PM

The Fabini signing could be good but after seeing him a bit last year, I don't know how much he has left...but there is no question he is an upgrade at RT for the moment but I would expect Petitti to give him a run for his money in camp.