IRVING, Texas -- The Dallas Cowboys have designated Ken Hamlin their franchise player, locking up the safety through at least next season, reports NFL Network's Adam Schefter.
As a result, offensive tackle Flozell Adams will become a free agent. The move essentially means Hamlin has a one-year contract at the average base salary of the top five safeties in the NFL: $4.396 million. It also keeps the unrestricted free agent off the market and extends the window to negotiate a long-term contract.
Hamlin made his first during the Cowboys' 13-3 season. He finished with 62 tackles and five interceptions, one behind team leader Anthony Henry.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
