DALLAS -- Dallas Cowboys backup quarterback Glenn Carano next week will sign a $250,000-a-year, two-year contract with the Pittsburgh Maulers of the USFL.
Carano, 28, has seen little action since joining the Cowboys in 1977 as the No. 2 draft choice.
He did not throw a pass in an NFL game until 1980. His career totals are 21 completions in 57 attempts for 304 yards and three touchdowns. He has thrown one interception.
Carano, who last month denied he had had any discussions with any USFL club, discussed the contract Wednesday with the Dallas Morning News.
He currently earns $165,000 a year with Dallas behind starter Danny White and No. 2 quarterback Gary Hogeboom.
'I feel great,' Carano said. 'I'm finally going to get the opportunity to play. It's great that something is out there for me and I'm looking forward to going to Pittsburgh and playing football.'
Coach Tom Landry said he understood why Carano could not pass up a chance to start after playing backup so long.
