{"id":193170,"date":"2026-03-06T11:10:15","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T11:10:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/193170\/"},"modified":"2026-03-06T11:10:15","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T11:10:15","slug":"cowboys-rumor-reveals-dallas-interest-in-giants-packers-free-agent-defenders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/193170\/","title":{"rendered":"Cowboys rumor reveals Dallas’ interest in Giants, Packers free-agent defenders"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Dallas Cowboys<\/a> have a need at linebacker this offseason and are reportedly interested in two free agents at the position.<\/p>\n

According to Packer Report’s Easton Butler<\/a>, the Cowboys are interested in Green Bay Packers<\/a> pending free agent linebacker Quay Walker and recently released former New York Giants<\/a> linebacker Bobby Okereke.<\/p>\n

“The Cowboys are interested in FA LBs Bobby Okereke and Quay Walker, per source,” Butler reported.<\/p>\n

Dallas’ need at linebacker stems from the team releasing Logan Wilson<\/a>, which was expected. The Cowboys also don’t have a sure thing in DeMarvion Overshown, but that’s because of his injury history rather than his talent.<\/p>\n

Okereke was released by the Giants<\/a> on Wednesday after two disappointing seasons in a row.<\/p>\n

The veteran struggled mightily in run defense last season with a Pro Football Focus<\/a> grade of 45.5 in that area. However, Okereke has typically played far better than that in the past, with grades north of 71 in that area the three years prior.<\/p>\n

Putting his run defense aside for now, Okereke did post a solid showing in the pass-rush and in coverage, notching grades that ranked 38th and 24th among players at his position, respectively. He would also add some much-needed speed to Dallas’ defense, also.<\/p>\n

Walker posted the best year of his career in 2025 and appears to finally be coming on after what were some up-and-down years to start his NFL stint.<\/p>\n

Walker isn’t elite by any stretch, but he’s a good leader, has sideline-to-sideline speed, and is an effective blitzer, as evidenced by his 62.0 pass-rush grade.<\/p>\n

The problem with Walker is he’s a liability in coverage (44.9 grade) and is OK but not great at stopping the run.<\/p>\n

Even still, Walker is expected to do very well in free agency given the state of the linebackers group. Meanwhile, Okereke should come cheaper off a down year.<\/p>\n

With the Cowboys looking to maximize their cap space, of which there may not be a lot, Okereke would be the more sound signing for Dallas.<\/p>\n

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