On Day 2, Dallas continued the momentum by acquiring linebacker Dee Winters from the San Francisco 49ers. The trade was confirmed by multiple NFL insiders, and Winters immediately brings NFL experience and versatility to the Cowboys’ linebacker corps.
Winters, 25, appeared in all 17 regular-season games for the 49ers last season, recording 101 tackles, an interception, a defensive touchdown, and five defended passes. He is viewed as a starting-caliber contributor who can compete for a significant defensive role in Dallas’s front seven.
The Cowboys reportedly sent a fifth-round pick to San Francisco to complete the deal. For Dallas, Winters represents a cost-effective addition with immediate starting potential, while the 49ers gain additional draft capital to continue building a competitive roster.
In sum, Dallas’s early-round aggressiveness signals a clear intent to return to Super Bowl contention, leveraging trades to add proven contributors like Winters while continuing to shape the supporting cast around their core players. The move adds depth and a versatile option at linebacker as the team eyes a sustained, championship-focused trajectory.
