J. Jones signs with the Cowboys.

The Dallas Cowboys agreed to a six-year deal Thursday with running back Julius Jones.The former Notre Dame star, the Cowboys' first pick, got a $1.8 million signing bonus, and the last two years of his deal are voidable. He was chosen in the second round with the 43rd overall pick.
I'm just happy we got it done in time," Jones said. "I'm glad to be here and now I'm ready to go."Dallas also signed cornerback Bruce Thornton, a fourth-round pick. The only remaining unsigned draft choice is offensive lineman Jacob Rogers, another second-rounder.Rogers is from Oxnard and is expected to be signed in time for the first practice Saturday morning. Once he joins the team, the Cowboys will have to cut someone to maintain an 85-player roster.Jones was the fourth running back drafted. He was expected to be the starter until Eddie George was signed last week. They will compete for the job in training camp."I've always had to compete for everything," Jones said. "Nothing is ever handed to you, especially in the NFL."

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