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Cowboys tell Ware they want to keep him, but not at his current contract

DeMarcus Ware

Dallas Cowboys outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware (94) walks the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012 in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Sharon Ellman)

AP

As the Cowboys try to create more and more cap space, the organization’s attention finally has turned to the dilemma presented by defensive end DeMarcus Ware.

Per a league source, the Cowboys have advised Ware that they definitely want to keep Ware, but not at his current salary of $12.25 million and cap number of $16 million.

It’s unclear where it all will go from here. Absent a deal that the Cowboys deem acceptable, Ware could indeed be cut -- as owner/G.M. Jerry Jones publicly suggested last month.

So stay tuned, teams with 3-4 defenses (cough . . . Saints . . . cough). DeMarcus Ware could soon be available.