Former Michigan State star hoping to hook up with Cowboys

Malik McDowell is still looking to play football. The talented defensive lineman was taken by the Seahawks in the second round of the 2017 draft, but has never played a down in the NFL.  An ATV accident before his rookie year resulted in serious injuries that up until this point have prevented him from playing. The Seahawks finally decided to move on and waived McDowell earlier this month after he couldn’t gain clearance.  He still wants to play, however, and recently met with the Cowboys. McDowell’s agent, Drew Rosenhaus, revealed today that McDowell had been cleared to play by independent doctors (Twitter link via Calvin Watkins of The Athletic). However, the Cowboys’ team doctors have been unable to clear him. Clarence Hill Jr. of the Forth Worth Star-Telegram tweeted that Rosenhaus also said the Cowboys remain interested his client, but it sounds like there’s a big medical hurdle to clear.  It does appear Dallas’ interest is legitimate, and if their doctors are able to clear McDowell there’s a good chanc

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