Cowboys DC Christian Parker praises intensity, violence of newly acquired LB Dee Winters

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Cowboys defensive coordinator Christian Parker praised linebacker Dee Winters for his intensity and athleticism after acquiring him for a fifth-round pick. Winters, previously with the 49ers, is expected to play middle linebacker for the Cowboys.

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Cowboys acquired Dee Winters for a fifth-round pick
Christian Parker praised Winters' intensity and athleticism
Winters had 101 tackles last season with the 49ers

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San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dee Winters (53) returns an interception for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) (Carolyn Kaster/AP) FRISCO — Cowboys defensive coordinator Christian Parker praised newly acquired inside linebacker Dee Winters on Friday. Last week, Winters, a TCU product who was born in Brenham, was acquired for a fifth-round pick on the second day of the NFL draft. Parker said Winters will play middle linebacker and said "it's too early to tell" if he'll line up next to DeMarvion Overshown, who is a weakside linebacker. With the 49ers, Winters played weakside linebacker but took some practice reps at middle linebacker. Of course, the 49ers' middle linebacker is Fred Warner, who has made four All-Pro and Pro Bowl teams in an eight-year career. **RELATED: Who is Dee Winters? Five things to know about the Dallas Cowboys' newest linebacker** Winters spoke with Warner at times about playing the position. . "I think No. 1 you feel his athleticism, you feel his intensity to the football," Parker said Friday after the first day of practice for rookies at The Star. "He's a really good space player. He can really evaporate space whether that ball is thrown or on check downs running from C gap to C gap or A gap to C gap or whatever it might be. You just see this intensity and really good angles that he plays with and he's violent. We encourage that. We think he's going to have a good transition, kinda getting started working with him and we'll see how it goes." The Cowboys don't have a traditional middle linebacker. , and the opportunity to draft a potential starter didn't present itself. Last season, Winters had a career-high 101 tackles with eight tackles for loss and three quarterback hits. In his career, Winters has compiled 155 tackles in 47 games.

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What did Cowboys DC Christian Parker say about Dee Winters?

Christian Parker praised Dee Winters for his athleticism, intensity, and ability to play effectively in space.

How did the Cowboys acquire Dee Winters?

The Cowboys acquired Dee Winters from the 49ers for a fifth-round pick during the NFL draft.

What were Dee Winters' stats last season with the 49ers?

Last season, Dee Winters recorded a career-high 101 tackles, eight tackles for loss, and three quarterback hits.

Cowboys DC Christian Parker praises intensity, violence of newly acquired LB Dee Winters

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