Ken Hamlin

Feb 21, 2008 - The Cowboys designated Hamlin their franchise player on Thursday, locking up the Pro Bowl safety through at least next season. The move essentially means Hamlin has a one-year contract at the average base salary of the top five safeties in the NFL: $4.4 million. It also keeps the unrestricted free agent off the market and extends the window to negotiate a long-term contract.

Feb 21, 2008 - The Cowboys designated Hamlin their franchise player on Thursday, locking up the Pro Bowl safety through at least next season. The move essentially means Hamlin has a one-year contract at the average base salary of the top five safeties in the NFL: $4.4 million. It also keeps the unrestricted free agent off the market and extends the window to negotiate a long-term contract.

Aug 14, 2007 - Hamlin returned to practice Monday and says he expects to play in the Cowboys' preseason game against the Broncos on Saturday according to the team's official Web site.

Mar 23, 2007 - According to The Dallas Morning News, Hamlin signed with the Dallas Cowboys on Friday. The one-year deal is worth $2.5 million. In four seasons in Seattle, Hamlin started all but two games he played in.