The tale of Dallas Cowboys’ wide receiver Terry Glenn is an odd one. Glenn has had contract issues this pre-season, making his relationship with Dallas owner Jerry Jones contentious.
Glenn, who has had knee injuries, wants to stay with Dallas. And although Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones also seems to still want Glenn, he wants to be insured against the 34 year-old’s possible re-injury of his right knee. The wide out looks to make $1.7 million this season.
Dallas wanted him to agree to an injury-waiver of $385,000. The point of the contract being that if Glenn re-injures his right knee this season, which was operated on twice in 2007, he would be paid that reduced amount.
The receiver reluctantly agreed to the deal but when he got the new contract the waiver had been reduced to $345,000. When Glenn inquired why the amount had been reduced, the Cowboys noted that it was the lowest amount that they could offer him under the collective bargaining agreement.
Glenn balked, fired his agent and negotiated a new deal. Dallas upped the offer to $500,000. He agreed to the amount and the waiver. Glenn’s reduced salary goes into effect if the team determines that through a re-injury of his right knee he has lost a substantial amount of playing time in 2008. Although uneasy with the deal, Glenn maintains that he is ready to play.
The face-off has been contentious at times. But recently, the receiver spoke to ESPN calmly explaining the situation. Glenn noted that he’s well aware that Jones is the boss and has the last word. But, he observed, he’s ready to give his team 100-percent.
If Glenn hurts his left knee and is unable to play, he will still get his full salary; the reduction occurs only if he injures his right knee again.
