The Cowboys said last week they wanted linebacker Sean Lee back in 2019 as a backup to Leighton Vander Esch and Jaylon Smith.
Lee had already said he wanted to return.
The only issue was the money.
Per sources, the team is working with Lee to reduce his $7 million salary to make his return in 2019 a reality.
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Lee missed six games in 2017 and nine games in 2018 due to injuries and would return as quality depth behind the young rising stars in Smith and Vander Esch.