The Cowboys have released OLB/DE Greg Ellis.  The 33-year old Ellis played in all 16 games for the Cowboys last season and he made 36 tackles, defensed 1 pass, had 8 sacks and he had 1 interception.  Ellis played 11 years for the Cowboys appearing and he made 496 tackles, defensed 46 passes, had 77 sacks, forced 21 fumbles and he intercepted 4 passes (1 returned for a TD).  Ellis tried to force the Cowboys’ hand by asking for a trade and it worked for him.