PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Lineman Noonan Cut by Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys, saying they were “baffled” by their inability to trade defensive lineman Danny Noonan, released him.

“It’s frustrating for me that we couldn’t make a trade for Danny,” Coach Jimmy Johnson said. “This has been an ongoing process for a year and a half. I’m surprised we were unable to do something.”

Johnson said the team needed Noonan’s roster spot. He said the team “wanted to see Chad Hennings.” The release also frees the Cowboys from Noonan’s $600,000 salary.

Noonan became expendable because Russell Maryland, who has been sidelined because of a toe injury, is expected to be ready for Sunday’s game against Phoenix.