NFL Rumors: Dallas Cowboys to make Terrance Williams starting wide receiver

Dec 8, 2013; Landover, MD, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Terrance Williams (83) runs with the ball as Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Wilson (26) defends during the second half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports /

Although rookie Terrance Williams spent the vast majority of his season as a starting wide receiver – filling in for the injured Miles Austin, ESPN Dallas believes it’s a role that will be awarded to Williams come the 2014 season.

"But there is so much more to Williams’ season, and it’s time for him to take over a starting role at wide receiver. The Cowboys are expected to part ways with Miles Austin to save $5.5 million against the salary cap.That would mean Williams would start alongside Dez Bryant in an offense expected to increase the number of passes thrown with new play-caller Scott Linehan."

Austin is expected to be an early June cut which would leave the Cowboys with a collection of Williams, Cole Beasley and Dwayne Harris to fight out the second receiver role.

Of course, the Cowboys could look for a cheap free agent to provide competition for the role, but there’s little reason not to give it to Williams – despite his struggles to end the season.

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