Jeff Heath is officially returning to the Dallas Cowboys.

On Wednesday, the Cowboys reached a long-term agreement with their free safety. According to ESPN's Todd Archer, the restricted free agent signed a four-year deal. The Cowboys quickly confirmed the news.



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The Cowboys safety and special teamer received the lower tender of $1.671 million in early March. The Cowboys had until April 22 to sign Heath to the offer sheet as a restricted free agent. But now he's coming back to the 'Boys on a four-year deal.

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Heath originally signed as an undrafted free agent in 2013. Hiss first contract was for three years and $1,487,000. Heath collected 25 tackles and two interceptions in 2015. Heath tallied nine starts last season and has played in all but two games for the Cowboys.