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After a frustrating March on the free-agent market, the Dallas Cowboys are still looking to fill the gaping hole at inside linebacker.

After missing out on top targets like Devin Lloyd or the duo of Quay Walker and Nakobe Dean, the Texas coaching staff now appears to be turning to the trade market to find its missing piece.

According to several reports, including one by Dave Helman of The Athletic, the ideal solution is Jordyn Brooks. Currently with the Miami Dolphins, Brooks is considered one of the best run-stopping specialists in the NFL. The proposed trade would involve sending the Cowboys' third-round pick (No. 92, acquired from the 49ers) to Florida in exchange for the prolific tackler.

This move would make even more sense given that Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer knows Brooks well from their time together with the Seattle Seahawks. For a Dallas team that struggled to contain the run last year, adding a player who racked up 183 tackles last season would be a real shot in the arm.

Between a strategic trade and a draft pick

The timing is perfect for Dallas: the Dolphins are in rebuilding mode and looking to accumulate assets for the future. Jordyn Brooks is entering the final year of his contract, with a $10.8 million cap hit in 2026. A trade followed by a contract extension would allow the Cowboys to reduce that figure while securing the services of a defensive pillar for the long term.

However, Brooks' arrival wouldn't rule out a draft pick in the upcoming draft. If rumors of a draft trade-up to target Sonny Styles in the top 10 don't materialize, Dallas could fall back on prospects like CJ Allen (Georgia) or Anthony Hill (Texas) with their 20th pick. Pairing a seasoned veteran like Brooks with young talent would finally allow “Big D's” defense to regain its former glory.

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