Dallas Cowboys coach Jason Garrett put any conspiracy theory to rest as to why they parted ways with pass rusher Damontre Moore on Wednesday.
It came down to football reasons, Garrett said, not anything to do with Moore raising his fist or saluting at the end of the national anthem or any other off-field conduct.
Garrett responded “no” to two questions if Moore’s release had anything to do with the anthem or off-field issues.
The topic came up since owner Jerry Jones publicly announced the organization’s policy requiring players to stand for the national anthem and “respect the flag” earlier this month.