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Miami Dolphins linebacker Jordyn Brooks (20) celebrates after sacking Tennessee Titans quarterback Mason Rudolph (11) during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 30, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo\/Rebecca Blackwell)<\/p>\n
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The Dallas Cowboys<\/a>, in the words of head coach Brian\u00a0Schottenheimer<\/a>, are never closed for business. With that being said, they’re also comfortable with many parts of their current roster, including at linebacker.<\/p>\n Translation: The Cowboys are willing to add more players if it makes sense. Thanks to defensive lineman Dayo Odeleye’s designation as a member of the international player pathway program<\/a>, they also have three open roster spots available. The third opened on Thursday after the team placed wide receiver Parris Campbell on the reserved\/retired lost.\u00a0<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Will they do anything with those open spots? It’s likely. Here are five players who could make sense after June 1, when some contracts become easier to move or end league-wide:<\/p>\n Trade for LB Jordyn Brooks<\/p>\n The Cowboys did explore the idea of trading for the Dolphins linebacker, but those talks cooled off, a person familiar with the team’s thinking told The Dallas Morning News earlier this offseason. A trade for linebacker Dee Winters during the draft<\/a> would make it likely the Cowboys’ interest in Brooks would’ve cooled off even more, right?<\/p>\n Probably. But Brooks’ talent still bears watching. He was an All-Pro last season and a top-10 linebacker in the NFL, according to Pro Football Focus. Brooks is also entering the final year of a three-year contract.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Make Dallas News a preferred source so your search results prioritize writing by actual people, not AI.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Add Preferred Source<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n