Cowboys Eye Veteran Linebackers via Trade

0:00This is Corey with The Story With NFL News Today, powered by The Daily News Now. Subscribe for daily updates on your team. The Dallas Cowboys entered the offseason with a glaring need at inside linebacker after missing out on top free agents. Heading into 2026, that spot remains a major weakness on defense, forcing the team to get creative beyond just the draft. Reports indicate the Cowboys for an office is still hunting for veteran help through trades. After eyeing a couple of solid options currently on other rosters, both in the final year of their deals. Jordan Brooks, a 28 year old with the Miami Doffins, stands out after earning a strong grade last season. Trading him post June 1st, could save Miami more than $8 million, making him an affordable upgrade for Dallas. Meanwhile, Aziz Alshayir has been a standout for the Houston Texans over the past five years. At 28, he's thriving, but Houston's contract commitments might open the door if his next deal gets too pricey. These moves could bring instant stability without breaking the bank, maybe just a top 100

1:04draft pick. Even as long shots, they give the Cowboys flexibility heading into and beyond the draft.