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Winters, Ricard Join NFC East Shakeup

Dallas Cowboys News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!·May 1, 2026·1:30

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Dee Winters, a linebacker for the Cowboys, discusses his surprise trade from the Forty Niners and his excitement to play for his childhood team. Meanwhile, Giants fullback Patrick Ricard shares his experience with head coach John Harbaughs personal recruitment. Both teams are bolstered by these additions, with Winters bringing speed and tackling skills to Dallas and Ricards blocking prowess to New York. Harbaugh defends Giants third-round wideout Malachi Fields speed, citing GPS data showing consistent speeds over twenty-one miles per hour. These moves signal significant shifts in the NFC East race, setting up intense battles this season.

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On May 1st, Cowboys linebacker D Winters just opened up about his surprise trade from the 49ers this offseason.

The 24-year-old wasn't expecting to move at all, but he's pumped to be back home in Dallas, playing for his childhood team.

Winters is ready to adapt to their 3-4 defense scheme, even if it's new territory for him as a mic-backer, as long as he gets chances to make plays.

Meanwhile, over in New York, Giants' full-back Patrick Ricard shared how head coach John Harbaugh personally recruited him.

Harbaugh called Ricard to build a tough physical squad, and Ricard jumped at it because he knows exactly what that intensity looks like from his.

Ravens days. That personal touch from Harbaugh meant the world to him.

Fans and analysts are buzzing about these additions, especially how they fit into rebuilding efforts for both squads.

Winters bring speed and tackling chops that could shore up Dallas's linebacker room, while Ricard's blocking prowess adds that bully ball edge, the Giants crave.

Now on the Giants' third round wide-out Malachi Fields, Harbaugh defended his speed after draft knocks on his 40-yard dash.

Using GPS data, he broke it down.

Fields consistently hits over 21 miles per hour in games, equivalent to a mid-4.440 time, with sharp cuts and quick breaks.

These move signal big shifts in the NFC East race. Dallas gaining hometown fire and New York stacking grit, setting up some gritty battles ahead this season.