Cowboys Eye Linebacker Upgrades: Al-Shaair & Brooks

0:00From NFL coverage, this is your March 20th update. The Dallas Cowboys keep hunting for a linebacker upgrade through trades, with talk centering on two veterans from AFC teams. They're eyeing Houston, Texan standout, Aziz, Alshair, and Miami-Dolphin's player Jordan Brooks to bolster their defense. Earlier reports showed interest in Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen, but the Cowboys have shifted away from that option. Now, Alshair and Brooks topped their list after breakout performance his last season. Alshair earned his first pro-bowl nod in 2025 with 103 tackles and 42 defensive stops, bringing the run. Defense and covers the Cowboys crave alongside Demarbian overshown. Brooks, the 28-year-old, grabbed first team all pro-honors by leading the league with 183 tackles and 61 stops. Miami's rebuild mode, fresh off trading wide receiver Jalen Waddle, opens the door for Brooks to move, while Houston values Alshair as a core.

1:00Peace, fans see either as a big win for Dallas's linebacker room. With the 2026 season looming, the Cowboys seem ready to part with prime draft picks to land one, so expect more buzz as trade talks.