IRVING, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys signed defensive end Igor Olshansky to a four-year deal Friday.

Terms were not released.

The unrestricted free agent, a second round pick for the San Diego Chargers in the 2004 draft, played five seasons with the Chargers. He started in 70 regular season games, recording 187 tackles, nine sacks and interception and six pass breakups.

Olshansky played for Cowboys head coach Wade Phillips when Phillips was defensive coordinator for the Chargers.

The native of the Ukraine is the first player from the former Soviet Union to play in the NFL.