Cowboys Eye Linebacker Upgrades, Brazil Game

0:00On March 23rd, the Dallas Cowboys are keeping things quiet after free agency, but trade rumors are heating up around inside linebackers. Their eyeing veterans like Miami's Jordan Brooks and Houston's Azazis Al Shire to bolster their new 3-4 defense. Both players are in the final year of their deals, making them realistic targets before the April 23rd draft. Earlier buzz about Pittsburgh's Patrick Queen has faded, with reports saying Dallas has moved on. Brooks, a 28-year-old former first-round pick from Texas Tech, brings 183 tackles and sacks from last season. Miami's overhaul could make him available for something like Dallas's 92nd overall pick. Al Shire just had a pro-bull year and is a fan favorite in Houston, so locals are skeptical about any deal. Beatwriters there suggest the Texans would laugh off inquiries, even if talks happen. Still, it shows Dallas's push for an instant upgrade at linebacker. Mockdrafts keep the trade talk alive, pairing it with selections like cornerback Manson

1:02Delane from LSU and number 12 overall. He's a consensus pick for a day-one starter, adding scheme fit and lockdown coverage. They also eye-edge Russia TJ Parker from Clemson in the first round. Meanwhile, the Cowboys know their 2026 opponents, facing NFC East rivals twice, and playing a home game in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The full schedule drops May 13th, giving fans plenty of the plan around as offseason moves unfold.