The Cowboys have spent the offseason trying to fix what was, by their standards, a brutal defensive year. And now a mock trade has handed them a pretty clean path to chase one of the names that’s been hanging around Dallas for a while: Miami Dolphins linebacker Jordyn Brooks.
FanSided’s Wynston Wilcox floated a deal that would send Tyler Guyton and a 2027 seventh-round pick to Miami, with Brooks coming back to Dallas. Wilcox also made clear this isn’t the kind of move the Cowboys need to rush into. In his view, it’s more of a deadline play than something that happens right away.
"The Cowboys are going to see what their young players do through the preseason and evaluate if it’s worth turning to more stability. Once they’re hovering around a playoff spot, they’ll make a desperate move and that feels like this. Don’t be surprised to see Jerry Jones pull the trigger."
That timing makes sense for Dallas, especially with Guyton still sitting right in the middle of the biggest question on offense. The Cowboys’ offensive line was recently ranked No. 18 in the NFL, and a lot of that uncertainty comes down to whether Guyton can settle in as the full-time left tackle the team once envisioned. If he doesn’t, Dallas could decide the trade-off is worth it.
Brooks would bring a lot back the other way. He put together a huge season in 2025, finishing with 183 total tackles, 3.5 sacks, a forced fumble, three passes defended and 20.5 stuffs, which led the NFL in tackles. He’s coming off a breakout year that put him among the best linebackers at his position.
Dallas already has some pieces in place at linebacker, too. DeMarvion Overshown has been projected as a breakout candidate, but the big question is whether he can stay healthy. Dee Winters also gave the Cowboys a solid season with 101 total tackles.
If the Cowboys keep Overshown and Winters and then add Brooks later in the year, that group would look awfully strong.
As for the tackle spot, moving Guyton would likely open the door for fourth-round pick Drew Shelton. If not, Nate Thomas has already shown he can handle the role, having played 17 games and started four. Both Shelton and Thomas can also play right tackle.
And from Dallas’ perspective, giving up a seventh-round pick wouldn’t be much of a sacrifice. The Dolphins, in the middle of a rebuild with Jeff Hafley, could use draft capital wherever they can get it.
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