The Dallas Cowboys did not have a pick during the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft , but the team still managed to pull off a big move shortly after Day 2 kicked off on Friday night.

Dallas swung a trade with the San Francisco 49ers for linebacker Dee Winters , adding to one of the biggest weaknesses on the team's roster. The Cowboys sent a fifth-round pick to San Francisco in exchange for Winters, who immediately improves the linebacking corps.

The Cowboys reportedly began discussing a potential trade for Winters after a previous deal with the 49ers, which sent star defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa to San Francisco for a third-round pick.

According to Cowboys insider Todd Archer, the team was exploring all options to fill the linebacker vacancy , including trades with the Houston Texans and Miami Dolphins. Dallas expressed interest in Texans Pro Bowl Azeez Al-Shaiir , along with Miami Dolphins All-Pro Jordyn Brooks.…