Cowboys Trade for Linebacker Dee Winters

0:00On April 25th, the Dallas Cowboys just made a slick move during the 2026 NFL draft, trading with the San Francisco 49ers for. Linebacker D Winters. In return, they shipped off their fifth round pick. The last one left after moving up earlier to grab safety, Caleb Downs from the Miami Dolphins. Cowboys came into the draptuncing for Linebacker help, next to Demarvian overshown, with no clear starter locked in. They skipped that spot in their first two round one picks, so Winters steps in as solid insurance while they keep shopping over the next couple days. This former sixth round pick has started 27 games across three years, bringing real experience to the table. Last season in 2025, he racked up 101 tackles, eight tackles for loss, and three quarterback hits, plus a lead coverage. Skills that ranked fourth among linebackers. He's no superstar, but for a fifth rounder, he's a smart depth grab or even a one-year bridge in Christian Parker's scheme, especially with his strong.

1:00Run defense and pass coverage grades. Dallas still holds round one picks at 11 and 23, where they took Downs and Edge-Rusher Malachi Lawrence, plus a few later rounds. This trade keeps their linebacker room flexible, heading into the rest of draft weekend. This has been NFL News Today, powered by AI.