Walker, a former first-round pick out of Georgia, has drawn interest from Dallas in the past as a fit at inside linebacker. The Packers’ trade reduces the likelihood of Walker returning to Green Bay, and he is expected to command strong interest on the open market as free agency begins.
Questions remain about whether Walker suits the Cowboys’ preferred defensive scheme. Dallas has emphasized a need for a “green-dot” communicative linebacker who can run the show on defense, a profile that may align better with other options than with Walker, despite his athletic upside and playmaking ability.
Price will also be a factor in any potential deal. Projections place Walker in a wide range, with some estimates near $15 million per year over three years and others suggesting a total around $25 million over the same span. Those figures could shape whether Walker fits the Cowboys’ budget and long-term plans.
Beyond Walker, the Cowboys have other avenues to bolster the position, including potential targets like Nakobe Dean from Philadelphia or Bobby Wagner from Washington, depending on market dynamics and divisional competition for top linebackers. Dean is highly regarded and could represent the team’s preferred option if he becomes available.
The evolving market for linebackers means Dallas will weigh multiple options as free agency opens. While Walker remains a plausible target, the team will assess fit with Parker’s system, cost, and how other teams’ moves influence the supply of impact linebackers in this cycle.
