FRISCO – The delight of recent social media? Immediate data, simply accessible.

The hazard of recent social media? Incorrect data, simply disguised.

The Dallas Cowboys are constructing their extensive receiver corps following the departure of Amari Cooper in a salary-dump commerce to Cleveland. And former Indianapolis Colts pass-catcher T.Y. Hilton is a reputation being broached.

However …

First the “pretend information”: A Twitter account pretending to belong to Cowboys beat author David Helman “reported” this week that Hilton is signing a two-year, $10-million-plus contract.

It is a completely good concept (albeit most likely a bit pricy in Dallas’ view, at the same time as Spotrac estimates his market worth at $6.2 million per season,). And the “concept” comes from someplace; as CowboysSI.com reported months in the past, Hilton has been mentioned by Cowboys officers right here inside The Star.

However any precise signing of Hilton, who’s performed his complete 10-year profession with the Colts? Nope. Pretend information.

Hilton has talked about being open to a transfer.

“Would I like to complete my profession there? Completely,” Hilton stated of sticking with Indy. “(However) I’m a free agent. In order for you me, come get me.”

The Cowboys presently don’t “need” anyone past what they’ve on their roster, led by CeeDee Lamb. They are going to most likely take their time – possibly together with time in Oxnard at coaching camp – earlier than altering that opinion very drastically.

Sooner or later, Hilton is worthy of dialogue. However he’s coming off a 12 months filled with accidents. He caught simply 23 balls for 331 yards and three touchdowns in 10 video games. … and Hilton will flip 33 subsequent season.

“T.Y. can nonetheless play,” Colts common supervisor Chris Ballard stated, through Nate Atkins of the Indianapolis Star. “One, he’s about as sensible as any participant I’ve ever been round. He simply is aware of methods to play the sport. Regardless that his talent set isn’t the identical because it was three or 4 years in the past, his instincts and his degree of understanding of what’s occurring … he is aware of methods to play.”

Hilton appears extra seemingly than any DK Metcalf pipe dream; a low price ticket on Julio Jones might make that concept price evaluating as properly.

However for now? The Cowboys shipped Cooper to the Browns this offseason and likewise let Cedrick Wilson Jr. stroll in free company, as he joined the Dolphins. They’re reliant on Lamb because the No. 1 man, with Michael Gallup re-signed and former Steelers wideout James Washington additionally signed up.

There may be room for extra, making TY Hilton an actual concept … however pretend information.

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