Forty-Niners Trade Winters to Cowboys

On April 28th, in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft, the San Francisco 49ers traded

linebacker D Winters to the Dallas, Cowboys for a 5th round pick.

Winters had stepped up big time, starting all 17 games last season and becoming a locker-room

favorite after coming in as a 6th round pick.

From TCU, the 49ers felt solid at linebacker after resigning Drey Greenlaw this offseason,

so Winters' role was shrinking.

GM John Lynch called it a tough move, but perfect timing since Dallas had been chasing

him for weeks, even after fail talks with Houston and Miami, for other guys.

Lynch praised Winters' contributions and said Dallas offers him a real shot to shine.

Over in Dallas, head coach Brian Shottenheimer is pumped about his speed and athleticism,

calling him a veteran presence, though he may clear no.

Starting spot is handed out.

The Cowboys are stacking their linebacker room with the Marbian overshown, Shamar James,

Houston Barron, and their third round draft pick, Jaishawns, Barham, who's switching

from edge to inside.

Owner Jerry Jones wants even more depth through competition, saying they started with just

two chairs and need to keep building.

Winters has already settled into a new spot in Arlington, Texas, ready to prove his stats

from last year's translate here.

It's all about earning that.

Not in the revamped defense, hungry for winners.