Cowboys Pursue Dean for Linebacker Boost

0:00On March 1st, the Dallas Cowboys are set to chase Philadelphia Eagles, free agent linebacker Nakoby Dean, this offseason. They just hired defensive assistant Christian Parker from Philly, and Dean knows his scheme inside out from their time together. Dallas desperately needs linebacker help after one of the league's worst units last season, with recent signings and draft picks like Jack Sanborn, Kenneth Murray, Maris Lufo, and Shamar James all falling flat. Dallas heated up this week when Clarence Hill from Dallas Sports said the Cowboys would heavily pursue Dean. Brian Brottis on 105.3. The fan backed it up, calling it legitimate interest tied to Parker's defense. Then ESPN's Jeremy Fowler put a national spotlight on it, saying Dallas will be on Dean Watch when free agency starts in under two weeks. Cowboys fans are buzzing about the fit, especially with $66 million in newly freed up salary cap space from restructures. Dean brings proven production, like four sacks, two forced fumbles, and 55 tackles in just

1:0110 games last year, plus 128. Tackles the season before. That kind of impact could transform their struggling group right away. On the flip side, injuries are a big red flag. Dean has missed nearly 30 games since entering the league in 2022, including time last season with a hamstring issue. Dallas craze reliable starters for a playoff push, so a big contract on an injury-risk player could backfire. We'll find out soon if Dean heads to Dallas or draws Bids elsewhere. This pursuit shows the Cowboys are swinging big to fix their line-backer was's. Under the new defensive setup... ...under the new defensive setup... ...best set up stunt to set up. Dallas craze reliable starters for a playoff push, so a big contract on an injury-risk player can backfire.