{"id":27078,"date":"2025-02-19T02:51:17","date_gmt":"2025-02-19T02:51:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=27078"},"modified":"2025-02-19T02:51:17","modified_gmt":"2025-02-19T02:51:17","slug":"breaking-cowboys-signing-chiefs-lb-star-nick-bolton-urged-by-former-dallas-scout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=27078","title":{"rendered":"BREAKING: Cowboys Signing Chiefs LB Star Nick Bolton Urged By Former Dallas Scout.."},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"m-detail-header--dek\">The Dallas Cowboys should seek out a change of strategy this offseason after standing idly by during free agency a year ago. That change of strategy could land them a game-changing player for the middle of their defense.<\/div>\n<div class=\"m-detail-header--flexbox\">\n<div class=\"m-detail-header--meta\">\n<div class=\"m-description--list\">\n<p>FRISCO \u2014 The\u00a0Dallas Cowboys\u00a0essentially sat out free agency a year ago, only bringing in running back Ezekiel Elliott and linebacker Eric Kendricks as their prized signings. Kendricks served well for Mike Zimmer&#8217;s defense but Elliott quickly flamed out in his second go-around at The Star.<\/p>\n<p>Many wonder if that abysmal approach will change the minds of Jerry Jones and the Cowboys brass. With a new head coach taking the helm this season, perhaps the team spends a little more to put a contending team together.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-0\">\n<div class=\"m-in-content-ad not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-0\" data-zone-count=\"4\">\n<div id=\"_adr_abp_container_3\" class=\"_adr_abp_container\" data-section=\"7db9a01170294858359598238868b29f\" data-packetid=\"00000001-bb1022f2-d062-4e9c-b073-646ad0c5f82e\" data-render-time=\"1739932939493\">\n<div>AD<\/div>\n<p><iframe id=\"iframe-ad-container-7db9a01170294858359598238868b29f\" src=\"https:\/\/delivery.adrecover.com\/recover.html?siteId=46584&amp;dataDogLoggingEnabled=false&amp;dataDogLoggingVersion=1\" name=\"7db9a01170294858359598238868b29f\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" sandbox=\"allow-forms allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>The\u00a0NFL Draft\u00a0in April will provide similar opportunities to land key contributors as well. Many have pegged the Cowboys as suitors for some of the premier offensive talent projected to go in the early rounds.<\/p>\n<div class=\"m-detail--body-item m-detail--body-item-inline\">\n<figure class=\"l-inline tml-image m-detail--tml-image--inline\"><picture class=\"is-loaded\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MjEyOTI1NTk0MzY5Nzk1NTkz\/nick-bolton-and-the-cowboys.webp 380w, https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MjEyOTI1NTk0MzY5Nzk1NTkz\/nick-bolton-and-the-cowboys.webp 620w, https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjEyOTI1NTk0MzY5Nzk1NTkz\/nick-bolton-and-the-cowboys.webp 700w\" type=\"image\/webp\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MjEyOTI1NTk0MzY5Nzk1NTkz\/nick-bolton-and-the-cowboys.png 380w, https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MjEyOTI1NTk0MzY5Nzk1NTkz\/nick-bolton-and-the-cowboys.png 620w, https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjEyOTI1NTk0MzY5Nzk1NTkz\/nick-bolton-and-the-cowboys.png 700w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"m-detail--tml-image m-image\" src=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/t_share\/MjEyOTI1NTk0MzY5Nzk1NTkz\/nick-bolton-and-the-cowboys.png\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"Nick Bolton And The Cowboys\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" data-src=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjEyOTI1NTk0MzY5Nzk1NTkz\/nick-bolton-and-the-cowboys.png\" \/><\/picture><figcaption>\n<p class=\"tml-image--caption\">Nick Bolton And The Cowboys<\/p>\n<p class=\"tml-image--attribution\">By Tony Fisher<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Focusing on this defensive though, Dallas could see some significant losses on that side. Micah Parsons is expected to sign a contract extension this summer but Kendricks, DeMarcus Lawrence and Osa Odighizuwa headline a list of free agents that could be on their way out.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-1\">\n<div id=\"_adr_abp_container_5\" class=\"_adr_abp_container\" data-section=\"f93a952a73a4c8719dd32e0528f6eee3\" data-packetid=\"00000001-bb1022f2-d062-4e9c-b073-646ad0c5f82e\" data-render-time=\"1739932939501\">\n<div>AD<\/div>\n<p><iframe id=\"iframe-ad-container-f93a952a73a4c8719dd32e0528f6eee3\" src=\"https:\/\/delivery.adrecover.com\/recover.html?siteId=46584&amp;dataDogLoggingEnabled=false&amp;dataDogLoggingVersion=1\" name=\"f93a952a73a4c8719dd32e0528f6eee3\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" sandbox=\"allow-forms allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<div class=\"m-in-content-ad not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-1\" data-zone-count=\"4\"><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>For the Cowboys, they have to counter with big moves of their own. They will need replacements up front, but former\u00a0NFL\u00a0scout\u00a0Bryan Broddus\u00a0has suggested a shift of focus to the linebacker spot with an eye on\u00a0Kansas City Chiefs\u00a0linebacker Nick Bolton.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I want to believe that this organization is going to take a different approach in free agency this year. And maybe not signing Osa Odighizuwa or signing Jourdan Lewis or signing Golston. But going out and signing a Nick Bolton, linebacker from Kansas City when he becomes available.&#8221;<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-2\">\n<div id=\"_adr_abp_container_6\" class=\"_adr_abp_container\" data-section=\"a949c511f11a84c1ee0b5e40ffd4273a\" data-packetid=\"00000001-bb1022f2-d062-4e9c-b073-646ad0c5f82e\" data-render-time=\"1739932939505\">\n<div>AD<\/div>\n<p><iframe id=\"iframe-ad-container-a949c511f11a84c1ee0b5e40ffd4273a\" src=\"https:\/\/delivery.adrecover.com\/recover.html?siteId=46584&amp;dataDogLoggingEnabled=false&amp;dataDogLoggingVersion=1\" name=\"a949c511f11a84c1ee0b5e40ffd4273a\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" sandbox=\"allow-forms allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<div class=\"m-in-content-ad not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-2\" data-zone-count=\"4\"><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Bolton brings more than just a big name to the table. He is entering his prime with two Super Bowls under his belt after becoming a key cog in Steve Spagnuolo&#8217;s defense.<\/p>\n<p>He also comes off a campaign that ended in three sacks, two fumble recoveries and 106 total tackles. That production could be very useful for Dallas with an underlying weakness at linebacker.<\/p>\n<p>Barring a Kendricks return, there are some holes to plug at that spot. DeMarvion Overshown&#8217;s 2025 is uncertain with the knee injury he suffered in December and Marist Liufau, while having shown some promise, is still relatively inexperienced.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-3\">\n<div class=\"m-in-content-ad not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-3\" data-zone-count=\"4\"><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Parsons can float from the edge to other parts of the defense, but the Cowboys need more grounded depth in the middle of the defense. Bolton solves that problem immediately and would factor in as a strong backbone to Parsons as the primary leader.<\/p>\n<p>But when it comes to Bolton&#8217;s potential signing with the Cowboys, it comes down to whether or not the team is willing to spend in free agency. If Dallas changes their tune, he could be a game-changer for Matt Eberflus&#8217; defense.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Dallas Cowboys should seek out a change of strategy this offseason after standing idly by during free agency a year ago. 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