Will Tashard Choice be a Cowboy for much longer?

Most of the Dallas Cowboy players made their final trek of the preseason yesterday to Miami. Unfortunately, Tashard Choice was not one of them. The surprise announcement that Choice will not play in tonight’s final preseason game against the Dolphins only adds fuel to the rumors of his roster spot being in jeopardy. But could this move be an indication of a possible trade in the works?

The lateness of this news strikes a similar tone with the Audre Gurode incident from last week. Just before last Saturday’s preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings,  the Pro Bowl center Gurode was held out of the game for what was called a “business decision”. It is believed that Gurode was actually held out due to concerns that an injury could affect his trade value. Two days later, Andre was released.

Unlike the Gurode situation, Choice’s absence is being blamed on an injury. Apparently, he has been dealing with a minor knee flare-up the last couple of days. It appears it was just enough of a concern that the coaching staff pulled the trigger on his playing time tonight. (more…)