Cowboys release Keyshawn Johnson
By CLARENCE E. HILL JR.
STAR-TELEGRAM STAFF WRITER
IRVING -- Receiver Keyshawn Johnson has been released by the Cowboys, making him an unrestricted free agent.
Johnson is a due $1 million roster bonus by 3 p.m. He was informed by owner Jerry Jones at about 2:30 p.m. of the teams decision to not pay the bonus and release him.
Its a business, Johnson said. I am thankful they brought me here. I feel good. I get a chance to be a free agent for the first time. If you want a receiver that is going to get it done. I am available.
Johnson, who will represent himself in free agency, said Jones told him that the Cowboys would consider re-signing him once he tested the market and determined his value. Johnson said he would give the Cowboys an opportunity to do so.
A 10-year veteran, Johnson caught 141 passes and 12 touchdowns the past two years for the Cowboys.
He led the Cowboys in receptions in 2005 with 71 catches.