"It's no secret that the linebacker spot was one of the Dallas Cowboys' weakest position groups last season. In the offseason, Dallas brought in a pair of veterans, Kenneth Murray and Jack Sanborn, hoping a change of scenery could bring out the best in the two veterans. Unfortunately for the Cowboys, both acquisitions ended up not helping the team at all."
"Outside of Murray and Sanborn, Dallas's trio of young linebackers, Marist Liufau, Shemar James, and DeMarvion Overshown, all struggled with consistency. Overshown's struggles were almost certainly directly related to him coming off a serious injury,"
"but both Liufau and James just may not be the kind of players Dallas can rely on to make a significant impact. It's clear the Cowboys need to upgrade the position this offseason, and with Murray and Sanborn both out the door, it's almost a given they will add at least two linebackers before the start of the 2026 campaign."
Linebacker play for the Dallas Cowboys was a major weakness in 2025, with veteran additions Kenneth Murray and Jack Sanborn failing to improve the unit. Murray performed among the worst linebackers league-wide, while Sanborn missed most of the season due to a groin injury. Young linebackers Marist Liufau, Shemar James, and DeMarvion Overshown struggled with consistency, with Overshown likely still recovering from a serious injury. The Cowboys are expected to add multiple linebackers before 2026, potentially using both first-round selections. Ohio State's Sonny Styles profiles as a top option, offering size, explosiveness, strength, and high football intelligence.
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