The Cowboys announced they waived linebacker Rashaan Evans on Wednesday morning, one day after he was arrested in Frisco for marijuana possession, a Frisco police spokesperson said.
These two events are not necessarily related.
A team official downplayed the influence that Tuesday’s arrest had on the transaction. A variety of factors were considered, including the Cowboys’ need to clear a roster spot for offensive tackle Matt Waletzko. He tweaked his shoulder in the preseason and missed the regular season’s first 15 games. Facing the conclusion of a 21-day practice window, Waletzko needed to be either activated to the 53-man roster or remain on injured reserve, missing the season’s remainder.
Evans’ arrest for possessing between 2 and 4 oz. of marijuana, a misdemeanor, carried little weight.
H/T: www.dallasnews.com
