The Dallas Cowboys appear to have a leg up on landing a coveted free agent.

Head coach Mike McCarthy confirmed on Sunday that the Cowboys have “interest” in signing ex-Indianapolis Colts linebacker Shaquille Leonard when asked about reports that he could end up signing in Dallas.

“I don’t have anything to report on Shaq, but yes, definitely, there’s interest,” McCarthy said, per the Dallas Morning

work’s Tom Pelissero reported that Leonard was scheduled to visit the Cowboys on Tuesday.

Leonard’s available after the Colts released him in a surprise transaction last week. He cleared waivers after the release. A claim would have required a team to pay the remaining $6.1 million on his contract this season plus an average of $18.2 million for each of the subsequent three years then remaining on his contract if it chose to retain him.

The money beyond this season wasn’t guaranteed, but now a team can sign Leonard for whatever terms he agrees to with the Colts on the hook for the $6.1 million he’s owed for this season. The oft-injured veteran is much more appealing as a free agent, and the Cowboys are interested.