Summary
The Dallas Cowboys are considering trading for a top defensive player to improve their defense. They were not successful in acquiring other key players earlier but are now discussing potential trades with line-backers Al-Shaair from the Houston Texans and Jordyn Brooks from the Miami Dolphins. The Cowboys need to strengthen their defense to have better success in future seasons.
Key Facts
- The Dallas Cowboys had one of the worst defenses in the NFL last year.
- Cowboys owner Jerry Jones expressed the need for improvement on defense.
- The Cowboys had a 7-9-1 record last season and missed the playoffs.
- They missed out on acquiring Raiders’ Maxx Crosby and did not sign Trey Hendrickson.
- The Cowboys traded for Green Bay Packers' Rashan Gary.
- The team is considering trading for Al-Shaair from the Texans or Jordyn Brooks from the Dolphins.
- Al-Shaair led the Texans in total tackles last season and is in the final year of his contract.
- The Cowboys released veteran linebacker Logan Wilson, who then retired.
