Ratliff is expected to sign the deal, which includes $18 million in guaranteed money, after Friday's practice. The Cowboys have had talks with his agent, Mark Slough, since the early part of training camp and Slough was at the team's Valley Ranch facility earlier in the week.
The news on Morris comes from his agent Mark Slough, who tweeted that reality has set in for the veteran running back. He said: "In 12 yrs, Ive never had this talk w/ #Patriots [team stats] RB Sammy Morris ... just notified of his release. Sammy is consummate professional & class act."