Cowboys Target Linebacker in Draft

0:00On March 25th, the Dallas Cowboys are ramping up their defense this offseason, but one spot remains wide open. Linebacker? They currently have just three players under contract there, including Demarvian Overshone and Shamar James. With picks at 12th and 20th overall in the upcoming 2026 NFL draft, the team is eyeing ways to build depth at the position. They have already made several key moves elsewhere on defense. In the secondary, Dallas signed safety Jalen Thompson to a three-year deal worth $36 million, plus cornerback Kobe Durant and safety. P.J. Lock on shorter contracts around $5 million each. Up front, they traded for Ed rusher with Sean Gary from Green Bay, brought back Tyrus Wheat and added interior lineman O'Tito Agbania. These changes come after a rough 2025 season, where the Cowboys had the league's worst past defense. Owner Jerry Jones has stressed that there's nowhere to go but up, and he's invested heavily to reshape the unit for new coordinator Christian Parkers.

1:03Scheme. Now attention turns to the draft, where prospects like Texas standout Anthony Hill Jr. could fit the bill. At 6 foot 2 and 238 pounds, Hyle impressed with strong college stats in a solid combine showing including a 4.5. 140 yard dash. The Cowboys hold their next pick after the first round at 90 second overall, so trading down might be in play. As training came near, all eyes will be on how Dallas feels that linebacker gap to round out what looks like a much stronger defense heading into. 2026.