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Cowboys Land 49ers Linebacker Dee Winters for Fifth‑Round Pick

The trade signals Dallas prioritizing proven help at linebacker during the draft.

Dee Winters #53 of the San Francisco 49ers defends in coverage during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears at Levi's Stadium on December 28, 2025 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images)
Dec 22, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dee Winters (53) carries the ball after an interception for a touchdown against the Indianapolis Colts in the fourth quarter of the game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Dallas acquired Dee Winters from San Francisco for pick No. 152 on Friday, a deal reported by NFL insiders and confirmed by team and league outlets.
  • Winters, 25, started all 17 games for the 49ers in 2025 and led the team with 101 tackles, adding a 74-yard interception return for a touchdown.
  • The move targets a clear need after Dallas spent Round 1 on defenders Caleb Downs and Malachi Lawrence, with executive Stephen Jones earlier saying a veteran addition was on the table.
  • San Francisco, stocked at linebacker with Fred Warner and returning Dre Greenlaw, traded Winters in his contract year and then packaged No. 152 with No. 58 to Cleveland for Nos. 70 and 107.
  • Dallas may need to work on an extension to keep Winters beyond this season, and early evaluations labeled the price a low-risk upgrade with grades such as B+.