Cowboys Targeted Pro Bowl LB Before Trading for Dee Winters
The Dallas Cowboys sought to strengthen their defense by pursuing Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair before ultimately trading for San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dee Winters. Al-Shaair, a veteran with strong on-field and community credentials, signed a three-year, $54 million extension with the Texans. The Cowboys also bolstered their defense through the draft and other acquisitions, including Pro Bowl edge-rusher Rashawn Gary.
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By Michael GallagherSports Content CoordinatorShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.The Dallas Cowboys took some major steps toward revamping their 30th-ranked defense from last season.The team added Ohio State safety Caleb Downs, UCF edge-rusher Malachi Lawrence, Michigan edge-rusher Jaishawn Barham, Florida cornerback Devin Moore, and Alabama edge-rusher LT Overton in the draft, and it acquired Pro Bowl edge-rusher Rashawn Gary via trade weeks before.During the draft, the Cowboys also acquired linebacker Dee Winters, the San Francisco 49ers’ leading tackler last season.
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