Cowboys acquire Dee Winters to bolster linebacker depth ahead of the season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 9:00 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
The Dallas Cowboys traded for linebacker Dee Winters during draft weekend, adding depth to their defense. Winters, coming off a breakout season with over 100 tackles, displayed significant improvement from his first year as a special teams player. His elite speed and aggressive playing style may enhance the Cowboys' defensive capabilities, but he must refine his mental processing to unlock his full potential. The team aims to protect him with a strong interior defensive line, allowing Winters to focus on making impactful plays.
- •Dallas Cowboys made a trade for Dee Winters during draft weekend.
- •Winters started 17 games last season, recording over 100 tackles.
- •He is known for his elite speed and closing burst.
- •The Cowboys coaching staff plans to leverage their strong interior line.
- •Winters needs to improve his mental processing for better decisions.
- 9:00 PMYahoo Sports — How improved vision could unlock this new Cowboys defender
"It feels like everyone forgot about the Dee Winters trade.
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