Cowboys sign DT Henry Melton to 1-year deal heavy on incentives after major knee injury
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The Dallas Cowboys have signed defensive tackle Henry Melton to an incentive-laden one-year contract with the free agent coming off a major knee injury.
The deal signed Wednesday has a $1.25 million base salary and could be worth up to $5 million. The Cowboys hold a three-year option after the 2014 season.
The 27-year-old Melton missed most of last season after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee in September.
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Dallas is trying to rebuild its defensive line after franchise sacks leader DeMarcus Ware was released and 2013 leader Jason Hatcher signed with Washington.
Melton has 15½ sacks in 48 career games but will be needed more as a disruptive force in the middle.
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