Cowboys' Trade for Al-Shaair Falls Through

On April 29th, the Dallas Cowboys made a bold move this offseason, trying to trade for Houston

Texan's linebacker as Zee's al-Shayir, a first-time pro.

Bowler from the 2025 season, but the deal fell through when Houston locked him up with a new

three-year extension instead. Coming off a tough year, the Cowboys had a killer offense,

ranking second and passing yards at 266.3 per game and top 10, and scoring at 27.7 points.

Yet their defense was the league's worst, allowing 251.5 passing yards and 30.1 points every week,

which tanked. Them, into another losing season, and no playoffs.

Fans and insiders see this as classic Cowboys, chasing talent to fix holes fast,

even if it's risky, like with wide-out George Pickens.

Al-Shayir brings elite play plus rock solid character, making him a perfect fit for their rebuild.

Word from reporters like Todd Archer and Mike Garafalo is the trade never got serious,

because Houston prizes his on-field impact and off-field. Community work too much.

Dallas still beefed up defense in the draft, grabbing three studs with their first three picks,

two, and round one. Looks like the Cowboys keep hunting for that veteran edge,

but for now, Al-Shayir stays put in Houston, bolstering their already stacked unit.