Cowboys Eye Linebacker Trade Targets

0:00Welcome to NFL News Today. Two minutes of updates that matter to NFL fans, hit subscribe and stay connected. The Dallas Cowboys are eyeing trade targets to shore up their linebacker position, with reports pointing to Houston Texans stand out Aziz Al Shahir and Miami Dolphins defender Jordan Brooks as top options. Al Shahir, a 29-year-old, undrafted free agent, built his career with the 49ers and titans before signing a three-year 34. Million dollar deal with Houston. He started 27 games over two seasons there, earned his first pro-bow nod last year, but also served at three-game suspension for a hit on. Jacksonville's quarterback, meanwhile, Brooks, a 28-year-old Texas native and former first-round pick out of Texas Tech, joined Miami on a three-year 26-point. Two million dollar contract after strong years with Seattle. He exploded last season with 183 tackles in all pro-honors, making him Miami's second

1:01highest-paid player amid their rebuild. Both team-space tight-cap situations heading into next year, where trading these players could free up space, Houston might save over $11 million. Dollars in cash by moving Al Shahir, while Miami could gain nearly $9 million with a post-junifers deal for Brooks, though it comes with dead. Money hits. Things like these often hinge on draft picks, especially since deals can't officially process until after June 1st, keeping talks fluid as teams. Way costs before the 2026 draft.