Cowboys Pursue Linebacker Nakobe Dean

0:00On March 1st, the Dallas Cowboys are set to chase free agent linebacker, Nicobie Dean hard this offseason. Their linebacker group struggled badly last year, with recent draft picks and signings like Jack Samborn and Kenneth Murray falling flat. Dean, a former Georgia standout now with the Eagles, fits perfectly because of his ties to new defensive assistant Christian Parker who just joined. From Philly, reports picked up steam this week, starting with Clarence Hill saying on February 26th that Dallas plans a heavy pursuit. Brian Brottis on 105.3. The fan confirmed legitimate interest, and ESPN's Jeremy Fowler noted the Cowboys will watch Dean closely. When free agency opens in under two weeks, Cowboys fans are buzzing about the possibility, especially with $66 million in fresh salary cap space from restructures. The team desperately needs reliable help and linebacker after years of misses and Dean's scheme for familiarity could mean instant impact. On the plus side, Dean posted solid numbers last season,

1:014-sacks, 2 forced fumbles, and 55 tackles in just 10 games, plus 100. 28 tackles the year before. But injuries are a big red flag. He's missed nearly 30 games since entering the league in 2022. As free agency nears, the big question is whether Dean stays healthy and becomes the long-term fix Dallas craves, or if those injury worries scare them off to other options,