It’s been a few weeks since Miami Dolphins linebacker Jordyn Brooks has been linked to the Dallas Cowboys, so it was time and an ESPN pundit has delivered, though he was writing from a Miami perspective.
From the Cowboys perspective, could they extend the contract of an injury-prone but talented linebacker? They’ve picked up another receiver, one of three free agent signings of UFL players hoping to become training camp extras.
With training camp a month away, here is what passes for news in Cowboy Land.
Jordyn Brooks
With the Miami Dolphins in fire-sale mode this offseason, there has been speculation the next to go could be linebacker Jordyn Brooks, who led the NFL in tackles last season while making the Pro Bowl.
He has been linked to the Cowboys, who could be looking to add a linebacker, and he was linked again by ESPN’s Aaron Schatz In an article titled, “Final NFL offseason moves for 32 teams: Trades, signings, more”.
For Miami, he suggested to trade Brooks. He wrote: “Look, is there any point in the Dolphins keeping good players if their contracts end after the 2026 season? Brooks could possibly re-sign with Miami to be part of the rebuild. But he’s likely gone, so the Dolphins should get something for him.
”Brooks was a first-team All-Pro linebacker last season, leading the league with 183 total tackles and adding 3.5 sacks as a blitzer. He would be a useful addition for a team with a contending-quality offense but also a need at linebacker, perhaps the Bengals or Cowboys.”
Previous speculation about Brooks has seen his value at around a third-round pick, which could be attractive to the Cowboys.
Demarvion Overshown
ESPN’s Adam Schatz was looking at potential moves for all 32 teams, and for the Cowboys his suggestion was extending linebacker Demarvion Overshown’s contract. Overshown is going into the final year of his rookie deal and has dealt with injuries, but has been tantalizingly good when healthy.
Schatz wrote: “This is not about rewarding a player who has excelled on the field but rather trying to get ahead of things. Overshown missed his entire rookie season in 2023 and played only five games last season because of injury. However, he still has potential to be one of the league’s top off-ball linebackers. The Cowboys could extend him now for a lot less than it will cost in a few months if Overshown has a strong 2026 season.
”The other starting linebacker, Dee Winters, is also going to be a free agent after 2026, so it would be good to sign one of them long term. Obviously, an extension for Overshown takes a risk that the player deals with injury again or simply isn’t as good as the expectations. However, it’s an investment in the Cowboys’ future if he does play up to his potential.”
Denzel Mims Cowboys signing
The Cowboys added three free agents over the past few days, and one of those fits a Cowboys profile in that he was a high draft pick and so far a bust looking for an opportunity.
That would be wide receiver Denzel Mims, a second-round draft pick out of Baylor from the New York Jets in 2020. He was on three different practice squads from 2023-25, then played for two different teams in the UFL, including the Dallas Renegades this year.
He will be a long shot to make the team, which also is true of the other two pick-ups, offensive lineman Chris Glaser and cornerback Ameer Speed, both of whom played for the Houston Gamblers this year.
Tyreek Hill
Former Pro Bowl receiver Tyreek Hill was another one of those Miami Dolphins offseason moves, as they released the veteran and he still hasn’t found a home. Earlier this summer there was speculation the Cowboys could be interested, though George Pickens signing the franchise tender and then honoring that seems to have ended him being linked to Dallas.
In ESPN’s Adam Schantz’ look at final moves for the 32 teams, he suggested the Washington Commanders could sign Hill, which seems why his name is popping up in internet searches.
Dallas Cowboys Super Bowl wins
The Cowboys won Super Bowls in 1971 (VI), 1977 (XII), 1992 (XXVII), 1993 (XXVIII) and 1995 (XXX).
Dallas Cowboys merch
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Bret Bloomquist can be reached, bbloomquist@elpasotimes.com; @Bretbloomquist on X.
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