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Cowboys Miss On Trade Tries For All-Pro LBs Jordyn Brooks & Azeez Al-Shaair
TL;DR
The Dallas Cowboys attempted to trade for All-Pro linebackers Jordyn Brooks and Azeez Al-Shaair but were unsuccessful. This comes after previous failed attempts to sign other top linebackers during the NFL Draft weekend.
Key points
- Dallas Cowboys attempted to trade for Jordyn Brooks and Azeez Al-Shaair
- Cowboys needed to address linebacker issues
- Previous failed attempts to sign Nakobe Dean, Quay Walker, and Devin Lloyd
- Unsuccessful trades could impact Cowboys' defense
- Brooks and Al-Shaair are All-Pro linebackers
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Cowboys Miss On Trade Tries For All-Pro LBs Jordyn Brooks & Azeez Al-Shaair
FRISCO - Do the Dallas Cowboys get any points for "trying''?
The Cowboys entered NFL Draft weekend knowing they needed to address their linebacker issues, having taken some big swings (and misses) in free agency.
A few weeks ago, the headlines were about Dallas trying (but failing) to sign Nakobe Dean, Quay Walker and Devin Lloyd.
This weekend offered another opportunity, and in the end, after two days of action here inside The Star, Dallas has made two linebacker-related moves ...
But only after another pair of what critics might call "swings and misses.''
We reported weeks ago that Dallas was interested in pursuing a trade for either Jordyn Brooks of the Dolphins or Azeez Al-Shaair of the Texans ... and now ESPN is reporting that the Cowboys did indeed engage in trade discussions with those clubs (and maybe others) but "what those teams wanted in return was too much.''
So again ... is that worthy of "credit for trying''? Brooks and Al-Shaair are All-Pro players, major difference-makers.
The Cowboys, after drafting defensive helpers Caleb Downs and Malachi Lawrence in the first round, ended up trying to get their linebacker help elsewhere.
And on Day 2 of the draft, the Cowboys used a fifth-round pick to trade for San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dee Winters.
Q&A
Why did the Cowboys try to trade for Jordyn Brooks and Azeez Al-Shaair?
The Cowboys aimed to address their linebacker issues after unsuccessful free agency efforts.
What other linebackers did the Cowboys attempt to sign before Brooks and Al-Shaair?
The Cowboys previously tried to sign Nakobe Dean, Quay Walker, and Devin Lloyd.
What does missing out on these trades mean for the Cowboys' defense?
Missing out on these trades could leave the Cowboys with unresolved linebacker issues, impacting their defensive strategy.
Who are Jordyn Brooks and Azeez Al-Shaair?
Jordyn Brooks and Azeez Al-Shaair are both All-Pro linebackers known for their strong performances in the NFL.