Dallas Cowboys rebuild defense with draft picks and trade for linebacker Dee Winters
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Updated · NBC Sports · Apr 25
Dallas Cowboys rebuild defense with draft picks and trade for linebacker Dee Winters
7 articles · Updated · NBC Sports · Apr 25
The Cowboys selected Caleb Downs, Malachi Lawrence, and Jaishawn Barham in the draft and acquired Dee Winters from the 49ers.
Owner Jerry Jones and coach Brian Schottenheimer say these moves, along with the earlier Quinnen Williams trade, significantly change the defensive lineup and energy.
The overhaul follows the trade of star Micah Parsons to the Packers, with Dallas aiming to address years of defensive shortcomings and reestablish itself as a contender.
Was trading superstar Micah Parsons the biggest gamble in Cowboys history?
With Parsons gone, who will emerge as the new leader for this rebuilt defense?
Can a group of rookies truly fix the NFL's worst-ranked defense from 2025?
Did Jerry Jones's 'bust the budget' plan create a champion or a future cap disaster?
Will the Cowboys' new 3-4 scheme be a success or an ill-fitting experiment?
Is trading a generational talent for draft picks a sustainable way to build a contender?