Cowboys Consider Super Bowl Linebacker Despite Injury Concerns

0:00On March 3rd, the Dallas Cowboys wrapped up the 2025 season with a 7-win 9-loss 1-tie record missing the playoffs for the 2nd year straight. It marked the first year under head coach Brian Shottenheimer, whose play-calling fueled one of the league's best offenses. But the defense struggled badly, finishing 30th in total yards allowed at 377 per game, 23rd against the run, and dead last in passing yards and points given up. That prompted the team to fire defensive coordinator Matt Eberfluss and bring in Christian Parker, who had been the passing-game coordinator for the Philadelphia Eagles. Now, insiders like ESPN's Jeremy Fowler are pointing to Eagles free agent linebacker Nicobie Dean as a possible fit in Dallas. Dean brings Super Bowl experience from Philly and knows how to lead a defense. Still, his injury history is a big concern. He's only played a full season once. The Cowboys face a tough call on whether to chase his skills or play it safe as they

1:00rebuild that unit. The Cowboys face a tough call on whether to chase his skills or play it safe as they rebuild that unit. The Cowboys face a tough call on whether to chase his skills or play it safe as they rebuild. The Cowboys face a tough call on whether to chase his skills or play it safe as they rebuild. The Cowboys face a tough call on whether to chase his skills or play it safe as they rebuild. The Cowboys face a tough call on whether to chase his skills or play it safe as they rebuild.