Cowboys Consider Super Bowl Linebacker for Defense

0:00On March 4th, the Dallas Cowboys wrapped up their 2025 season with a 7-9-1 record, missing the playoffs for the second straight. Year. It marked the first year under head coach Brian Shottenheimer, whose offense ranked among the league's best. But the defense struggled badly, finishing 30th and total yards allowed a 377 per game, 23rd against the run-at, 125.5, 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, with Parker installing a new scheme, there's buzz about free agent linebacker Nikobe Dean from the Eagles as a potential fit in Dallas. He's got super bowl experience and knows how to lead from the middle of the defense. The Cowboys faced a tough call on Dean, given his injury history that limited him in recent years. He could quickly boost their struggling unit as they gear up for next season.

1:01If they can get him healthy, he could quickly boost their struggling unit as they gear up for next season.