The Dallas Cowboys traded a fifth-round pick (No. 152) to the San Francisco 49ers for linebacker Dee Winters during the 2026 NFL Draft. This trade marks another defensive player exchange between the two teams.
Key points
Cowboys traded a fifth-round pick for Dee Winters
Dee Winters is a linebacker from the 49ers
Trade happened during the 2026 NFL Draft
This is the latest defensive player trade between the teams
Dallas CowboysSan Francisco 49ersDee Winters2026 NFL Draft
The 49ers will be sending linebacker Dee Winters to the Cowboys, according to multiple reports. San Francisco will acquire a fifth-round selection (No. 152 overall) in the deal.
Here's a breakdown of the trade between the Cowboys and 49ers:
Las Vegas Raiders β QB Fernando Mendoza, Indiana
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New York Jets β OLB/DE David Bailey, Texas Tech
Q&A
What did the Cowboys give up for Dee Winters?
The Cowboys traded a fifth-round selection, specifically the 152nd overall pick, to acquire Dee Winters.
Who is Dee Winters and what position does he play?
Dee Winters is a linebacker who was previously with the San Francisco 49ers before being traded to the Dallas Cowboys.
What is the significance of the Cowboys trading for Dee Winters?
The trade signifies the Cowboys' focus on strengthening their defense during the 2026 NFL Draft.
When did the Cowboys trade for Dee Winters?
The trade for Dee Winters occurred during the 2026 NFL Draft.
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Winters, 25, was originally selected by the 49ers in the sixth round of the 2023 NFL Draft. The TCU product began his career as a backup but was a full-time starter for the team in 2025, logging a career-best 101 tackles, eight TFL, five pass defenses and his first career interception.
While Winters performed well, the 49ers have a lot of depth at the linebacker position. Fred Warner is entrenched as the team's top starter while Dre Greenlaw returned to the team after a brief, one-season stopover with the Denver Broncos.
The 49ers also have 2024 seventh-round pick Tatum Bethune β who performed well in eight starts last season β and 2025 third-round pick Nick Martin on their depth chart. As such, the 49ers opted to move on from Winters, who will be a free agent after the 2026 NFL season, while recouping a draft asset for his services.
The Cowboys lost veteran Logan Wilson to retirement during the offseason, so they were looking for a potential partner for DeMarvion Overshown in the middle of their defense. Winters will provide them exactly that, and Jerry Jones and Co. will be happy to land a proven commodity for a Day 3 pick.
The only downside with this trade? The Cowboys will need to extend Winters to ensure he will be more than a rental. It remains to be seen whether Dallas' front office will be proactive in negotiating an extension with the talented linebacker.
