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The Dallas Cowboys found their way into the win column on Sunday evening, with a dominant performance against the division rival Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 20

Cowboys Get Huge Play From Defender Who Left With Injury

ARLINGTON, Texas — Dee Winters came back from a shoulder injury Sunday and recovered a fumble that set up a Dallas Cowboys touchdown in the third quarter of the home opener against the Washington Commanders.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 20

Dallas Cowboys Get Another Injury Scare At Already-Thin Position

ARLINGTON, Texas — A shoulder injury pulled Dallas Cowboys linebacker Dee Winters out of the second quarter Sunday, and he is questionable to return. Dallas is hosting the Washington Commanders in its home opener at AT&T Stadium.

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Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / September 16

4 Dallas Cowboys with most to prove entering Week 2 vs Commanders

An offseason full of hope hit a brick wall in Week 1 as the Dallas Cowboys suffered a brutal loss at the hands of the New York Giants. They get a shot at redemption this weekend as they host the Washington Commanders in another NFC East showdown.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / September 1

Cowboys Named Potential Suitor For Bargain Free Agent LBs Post Roster Cuts

Entering training camp, inside linebacker was one of the more pressing concerns for the Dallas Cowboys. That led to plenty of speculation that they could add more outside help, after already trading for Dee Winters, but the front office decided to allow their current players to prove themselves.

NFL News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 2

Stephen A. Smith Says Jerry Jones ‘Did His Job’ Building Cowboys Roster

FRISCO, Texas — Stephen A. Smith picked the Dallas Cowboys to win the NFC East and 12 to 13 games this season on ESPN’s First Take on Tuesday morning. Smith is still waiting for the Cowboys to fall apart, and he said so before getting to the roster.

NFL News / Cowboys.news / August 5

'Look out': Louis Riddick issues bold warning to rest of NFL after Cowboys defensive assessment

The Dallas Cowboys‘ defense has fallen short of expectations in recent years. Last season, the unit struggled for many reasons while raising more questions than answers about the team’s ability to make a deep playoff run.

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / August 4

The Cowboys May Not Have A Linebacker Problem in 2026

I was ready for the Cowboys to trade for a linebacker. I’ve written about the need and how we need to trade for Jordyn Brooks. Even after the Dee Winters trade early in the offseason, I still thought they needed another proven guy in the room.

NFL News / Dallas Sports Journal / July 28

‘A Breath Of Fresh Air’: Malik Hooker On The Dallas Cowboys’ Rebuilt Defense As Camp Opens In Oxnard

What did Hooker say? The safety said the problem in recent seasons was not the talent on paper, and called the arrival of new defensive coordinator Christian Parker “a breath of fresh air.” What is Parker changing?

Dallas Cowboys News / Pro Football Rumors / July 5

Cowboys LB Dee Winters In Line For Starting Role

The Cowboys have understandably prioritized defensive additions this offseason. One such move was the trade acquisition of linebacker Dee Winters. Winters spent his first three seasons in San Francisco.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / June 25

Dee Winters will change the results of the Cowboys defense

Horrendous might be a complement to how bad the Dallas Cowboys linebackers were a year ago, and honestly, I can’t believe that I actually like them more than anything other than the defensive line on that side of the ball.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / May 30

Kyle Shanahan Insinuates 49ers Had No Choice in Trading Dee Winters

It was a bit of a surprise when the San Francisco 49ers traded linebacker Dee Winters to the Dallas Cowboys for a fifth-round pick. Winters was a starter for the 49ers last season.

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Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / May 17

4 New Dallas Cowboys Players Who Could Make or Break the 2026 Season

This offseason, the Dallas Cowboys were more active in free agency than they have been in recent years. Knowing they needed to improve their defense, they added multiple players who fit new defensive coordinator Christian Parker's vision.

Dallas Cowboys News / Pro Football Rumors / May 3

Cowboys Open To Further LB Additions

Linebacker was well known to be an area of need for the Cowboys entering the draft. Dallas addressed other positions on defense during the first round, but a veteran was still brought in last weekend.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 1

NFC Notes: Dee Winters, Patrick Ricard, Malachi Fields, Cowboys, Giants

New Cowboys LB Dee Winters reflected on being traded from the 49ers this offseason. He wasn’t expecting to be moved, but he can’t wait to get going with Dallas.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / May 1

4 Free Agents Dallas Cowboys Should Sign Ahead of Minicamp

After the 2026 NFL draft, the Dallas Cowboys roster looks much more complete. Not only did they fill needs at safety, EDGE, and offensive tackle with their selections, but they also traded for linebacker Dee Winters.

NFL News / 49ers Webzone / April 30

Dee Winters reacts to 49ers-Cowboys trade: 'I wasn't expecting it at all'

Linebacker Dee Winters was in the middle of moving into his new home in Arlington, Texas, when he received a call from the San Francisco 49ers—one that would quickly change his NFL future.

Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / April 30

Cowboys' Winters aiming to make Texas homecoming a career year

New Cowboys LB Dee Winters aiming to make Texas homecoming a career year

Winters is happy he won't have a long commute to home games this upcoming season.

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George Pickens trade should happen even after signing franchise tag with Cowboys

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Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / April 30

Is Dee Winters the answer at LB for the Dallas Cowboys?

Well, the Dallas Cowboys fans, we got what we asked for during draft week, it just did not happen the way we thought it would. Remember the Cowboys made a move for a starting linebacker, something that this team had a major need for.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / April 25

Why the 49ers Decided to Trade Dee Winters

The San Francisco 49ers decided to trade Dee Winters to the Dallas Cowboys for a fifth-round pick. Naturally, ahead of and during the NFL Draft, there are always difficult decisions when it comes to trading players for additional picks.

NFL News / Field Level Media / April 24

Cowboys acquire 49ers starting LB Dee Winters for 5th-round pick

The Dallas Cowboys continued to bolster their defense on Friday, trading a fifth-round draft pick for San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dee Winters. Winters,

NFL News / Inside The Star / April 27

The Cowboys Make a Second Trade With the 49ers for LB Dee Winters

Dallas is reportedly trading pick No.152 to the San Francisco 49ers for linebacker Dee Winters, and I like this move. The Dallas Cowboys did not wait long to make a little noise on Day 2 of the the 2026 NFL Draft.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / April 24

Cowboys get LB before even making a pick on Day 2 of draft

Grading the trade: Dallas Cowboys get a veteran linebacker before even making a pick on Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft

The Dallas Cowboys finally got some linebacker help by making a trade during Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Cowboys' Caleb Downs has one simple question for his defensive coordinator

Cowboys share defiant George Pickens message amid renewed trade rumors

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San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / April 24

49ers trade LB Dee Winters to Cowboys for fifth-round pick

The San Francisco 49ers have traded linebacker Dee Winters to the Dallas Cowboys in exchange for a fifth-round draft pick (No. 152 overall), according to multiple reports.

San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / April 24

Cowboys Acquire LB Dee Winters From 49ers

The Cowboys are acquiring linebacker Dee Winters from the 49ers, Ian Rapoport, Tom Pelissero and Jane Slater of NFL Network report. San Francisco will get a fifth-round pick (No.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / March 20

49ers' most underpaid player? Dee Winters earns recognition from writer

Bleacher Report's Brad Gagnon recently identified each NFL team's most underpaid player, and for the San Francisco 49ers, linebacker Dee Winters earned the nod.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / February 8

How the 49ers Will Decide Whether to Re-Sign Dee Winters

The San Francisco 49ers have several contract-extension decisions to navigate this offseason, and Dee Winters is one of the more debatable cases. Winters is extension eligible, and while the team could try to get ahead of the market and eliminate future free-agency concerns, this is one situation where patience makes more sense.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / August 1, 2025

49ers' Dee Winters opens up about offseason focus

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dee Winters learned a great deal from former teammate Dre Greenlaw during their time together. However, when it became clear that Greenlaw would not return to the team in 2025, the former sixth-round draft pick saw an opportunity—and moved to seize it.