"I think by now we all understand that the Dallas Cowboys linebackers were a disaster a year ago, and if they want to compete as a defense in 2026 under Christian Parker, they need better play or better players. The best news for the Cowboys heading into 2026 is that their one star at the position, DeMarvion Overshown is healthy heading into the offseason and will have the first chance in his pro career to go through the entire offseason program that way."
"What's Next? I am not sold on fifth-round pick Shemar James. Did you know that he was the team's leading tackler last year? He only played 14 games, and had 91 total tackles. Kenneth Murray was next with 81, but I never want to see that man in a Cowboys uniform ever again. Murray was so bad that you can justify even thinking about bringing him back."
Dallas Cowboys linebackers were a disaster in the previous season and need better play or better players to compete defensively under Christian Parker in 2026. DeMarvion Overshown is healthy heading into the offseason and will have his first opportunity to complete an entire offseason program fully healthy. Beyond Overshown, linebacker play was poor and the team must either improve existing play or find new faces. Fifth-round pick Shemar James led the team with 91 tackles in 14 games, followed by Kenneth Murray with 81. Kenneth Murray and Jake Sanborn will be free agents, and Dallas appears poised to roll with Overshown, James and Marist Liufau. Jake Sanborn is expected to depart, while Jalyn Wilson could remain but carries sizable cap hits in 2026 and 2027 if retained. Nakobe Dean is identified as a potential free-agent target to lead the linebacker room under Christian Parker.
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