Cowboys miss on three offseason targets but find silver linings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 2:30 AM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
The Dallas Cowboys had a busy offseason, successfully trading for Rashan Gary and signing Jalen Thompson. While they missed on key targets Maxx Crosby, Nakobe Dean, and Quay Walker, these setbacks may benefit the team in the long run. Instead, they drafted Caleb Downs and acquired Dee Winters, positioning themselves well for future success. Early reviews suggest that Winters could become a starting linebacker. The Cowboys could revisit a trade for Crosby during the season as they continue to reshape their roster.
- •Cowboys trade for Rashan Gary and sign safety Jalen Thompson.
- •Failed to acquire Maxx Crosby, who returned to the Raiders.
- •Drafted Caleb Downs, a top-five talent, at the 12th pick.
- •Acquired linebacker Dee Winters for a fifth-round pick.
- •Dallas may consider trading for Crosby again during the season.
- 2:30 AMYahoo Sports — Luck may have turned 3 Cowboys misses into good offseason outcomes
"The Dallas Cowboys missed on three of their offseason targets, but it may have worked out for the best.
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