Dallas Cowboys sign T Byron Bell to one-year deal

The Dallas Cowboys signed veteran offensive tackle Byron Bell to a one-year contract on Friday.

Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Bell missed the entire 2016 season after dislocating his ankle during an offseason practice while with the Tennessee Titans. He started all 16 games for the club in 2015 -- seven at left guard, eight at right tackle and one at left tackle -- after signing as a free agent.

Undrafted out of New Mexico in 2011, Bell started his career with the Carolina Panthers, signing with the club at the start of training camp. He played in all 16 games as a rookie with 12 starts at right tackle. Over the next three seasons, Bell started 47 of the 49 games he played for Carolina, including starts in all three postseason contests (2013 and 2014).

While at New Mexico, Bell played in 37 games with 36 starts -- the final 24 at left tackle.

Right tackle Doug Free recently informed the Cowboys he is retiring.