Cowboys Target Linebacker Quay Walker for Defensive Overhaul

0:00On March 3rd, the Dallas Cowboys are eyeing linebacker Quay Walker as a top free agency target to shore up their defense. Last season, they ranked 30th overall and dead last against the pass. Walker, a former first-round pick out of Green Bay, put up over 120 tackles in his best year yet at just 25 years old. The team starts a new league year on March 11th, giving them a chance to overhaul the roster under new defensive coordinator Christian Parker and his flexible scheme. Some current players might get cut for salary cap reasons or scheme fit, opening spots for fresh talent like Walker. Fans and analysts see this as a smart move, since the Cowboys just cut veteran Logan Wilson, who never meshed after a mid-season trade. Linebacker has been a weak spot for years, and adding a proven tackler could change that quickly. Speculation points to Walker landing a three-year, $40 million deal, especially after Green Bay declined his fifth year option. His speed and stats make him a natural fit for Parker's

1:01aggressive front. If Dallas pulls this off, his signals real progress in rebuilding a defense that's held them back, setting up a stronger run at the playoffs next fall.