Cowboys Eye Trade for Texans' Al-Shaair

0:00In Dallas, it's March 20th, and here's what is going on. The Dallas Cowboys are eyeing a trade for Houston Texans linebacker as these Al Shahir to shore up their linebacker core. Insiders say Dallas has shifted focus to him after passing on other names, seeing the pro-ball player as a key upgrade. Al Shahir enters the final year of his contract after a breakout 2025 season. He played 16 games, racking of 103 combined tackles, nine passes defended, and two interceptions, his best year yet with Houston. Fans and analysts see him as the heart of the Texans defense, serving as team captain and a favorite of head coach Domeco Ryan's. The two go way back from their days together on the San Francisco 49er staff, that connection makes a deal unlikely, even with interest from teams like the Cowboys. Houston brass plans to extend Al Shahir this off season, keeping him as a defensive cornerstone, rather than shopping him. While Dallas might still dial up Houston, expect the star to stay put and lead the Texans

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