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Jerry Jones said a decision on adding the free agent wide receiver has to be made soon.

What time?

"I don't want to talk about that, but I'm standing by," Jones said as the owners meetings ended at the Four Seasons Dallas. It could break.

Beckham visited with the Cowboys last week, but Jones has acknowledged that Beckham is not ready to play yet, as he continues to recover from his left knee injury.

Jones has the interest.

Great players play well. Jones said that great ones made great plays. I hope we advance here where a few great plays could be the difference in a world championship.

The Cowboys signed veteran T.Y.Hilton on Monday to a one-year deal that guarantees him $600,000 for the reminder of the season

He might be able to help. Jones said this week against Jacksonville. He was in great shape when he arrived. He has a lot of experience.

After practicing for the first time on Wednesday, he spent the next two days at The Star learning the system.

"I received a lot of calls." I told my agent that I was interested if I got the right call. I think this is the best situation for me.

The Cowboys can make it to the playoffs with a win this week against the Jags, and that was a factor in the decision. He came back from neck surgery last season and is learning how to speak Cowboy, as he has met with an offensive assistant.

Hilton thinks he can bring veteran leadership. My job is to help these guys as much as possible. I don't want to think about anything else right now. I just got this thing down after studying for the past two days. I'm willing to help if it's possible.

The coaches will decide if he can play this week.

What is the best thing that he does when he plays?

Hilton said to make plays.

Like Beckham as well.