Dallas strengthened its defensive lineup Friday by acquiring linebacker Dee Winters from San Francisco in exchange for a fifth-round draft selection.
The 25-year-old defender appeared in every regular season contest as a starter last year, recording a team-leading 101 tackles along with eight stops behind the line of scrimmage, five pass breakups, and one pick-six that went for 74 yards.
The Brenham, Texas product brings 155 total tackles to Dallas across 47 regular season appearances, including 27 as a starter. His career statistics also include eight tackles for loss, three quarterback pressures, 10 pass deflections, and one interception. He has contributed 10 tackles across four postseason contests with one start.
San Francisco drafted Winters from TCU in the sixth round during 2023.
The trade gives the 49ers Dallas’s 152nd overall selection. The Cowboys focused on defense during Thursday’s opening round, adding Ohio State safety Caleb Downs at 11th overall and UCF edge rusher Malachi Lawrence with the 23rd pick. Dallas entered the draft without a second-round selection.
This marks the second trade between these franchises recently, as Dallas sent defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa to San Francisco for a third-round pick (92nd overall) on March 11.
