After sitting out all of 2018, former Pro Bowl center Travis Frederick will make his triumphant return to the Dallas Cowboys practice field. Frederick didn’t play last season after being diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome.
GBS is an autoimmune disease that targets the nervous system. Presently, there is no cure for the disorder.
Very good news for the #Cowboys: All-Pro C Travis Frederick, who dealt with Guillain-Barré syndrome last year, is expected to be active for the start of training camp. He avoids NFI and is ready to go.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July 23, 2019
Prior to 2018, Frederick was named to four consecutive Pro Bowls and was an All Pro in 2016. From 2013, when he was drafted in the first round, the star center started every single game through 2017. The GBS diagnosis has been the only thing to sideline him since he entered the league out of Wisconsin.
Frederick didn’t participate in the Cowboys’ spring drills, but did go with the starting offensive line unit during organized team activities and minicamp. He’s expected to be full go for training camp.
The center’s return is a serious boost for Dallas, who boasted the best offensive line in football while he was in the line up. The Cowboys projected starters are LT Tyron Smith, LG Connor Williams, C Travis Frederick, RG Zack Martin and RT La’el Collins.
Cowboys cut Hurns
After failing to get wide receiver Allen Hurns to agree to pay cut, the Dallas Cowboys have waived the former Jacksonville Jaguar. Hurns injured his ankle in the Cowboys’ Wild Card round win over the Seattle Seahawks, but is reportedly healed and should be cleared to practice.
Cowboys releasing WR Allen Hurns, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 23, 2019
The wideout signed a two-year, $12 million deal with Dallas last offseason. In 2018, he played in 16 games, started seven and caught 20 passes for 295 yards and two touchdowns. It was obviously production that wasn’t worth Hurns’ price.
Hurns was originally an undrafted free agent with the Jags, signed out of the University of Miami in 2014. He had a productive career in Jacksonville. His best season was 2015 when he caught 64 passes for 1,031 yards and 10 touchdowns.
Hurns, at a reduced price tag, should catch on with another team quickly if his ankle passes muster.
