{"id":29853,"date":"2025-03-02T03:00:41","date_gmt":"2025-03-02T03:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=29853"},"modified":"2025-03-02T03:00:41","modified_gmt":"2025-03-02T03:00:41","slug":"cowboys-rumors-swirl-on-signing-chiefs-super-bowl-star-nick-bolton","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=29853","title":{"rendered":"Cowboys Rumors Swirl On Signing Chiefs Super Bowl Star Nick Bolton.."},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"m-detail-header--dek\">More and more free agency predictions are linking Kansas City Chiefs star Nick Bolton to the Dallas Cowboys.<\/div>\n<div class=\"m-detail-header--flexbox\">\n<div class=\"m-detail-header--meta\">\n<div class=\"m-description--list\">\n<p>FRISCO &#8211; First off, one has to believe\u00a0Dallas Cowboys\u00a0COO Stephen Jones when he reluctantly acknowledges that &#8220;America&#8217;s Team&#8221; really does possess the tools to be a buyer in\u00a0NFL\u00a0free agency, and that is &#8220;selectively aggressive&#8221; vow is the truth.<\/p>\n<p>And then? When the rumors swirl, they merit our attention.<\/p>\n<p>That is happening now, with former Cowboys scout\u00a0Bryan Brodduss\u00a0having suggested a shift of focus to the linebacker spot with an eye on\u00a0Kansas City Chiefs\u00a0linebacker Nick Bolton, and with NFL.com suggesting the same.<\/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=\"3\">\n<div class=\"not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d m-in-content-ad is-loaded\">\n<div id=\"ad-in_content-a9a382ef5eb6493795d0d7b0f7f94203\" data-google-query-id=\"COWF1uqw6osDFWNUDwIdA_8dYA\" data-ad-size=\"0x0\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/88059007\/athlonsports.com\/nfl_2__container__\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/88059007\/athlonsports.com\/nfl_2\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"3rd party ad content\" src=\"https:\/\/1a29d46050881397df99131bebbf4599.safeframe.googlesyndication.com\/safeframe\/1-0-41\/html\/container.html\" name=\"\" width=\"0\" height=\"258\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" sandbox=\"allow-forms allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation\" data-is-safeframe=\"true\" aria-label=\"Advertisement\" data-google-container-id=\"3\" data-load-complete=\"true\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>From Broaddus on 105.3 The Fan: &#8220;I want to believe that this organization is going to take a different approach in free agency this year. &#8230; going out and signing a Nick Bolton, linebacker from Kansas City when he becomes available.&#8221;<\/p>\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<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 class=\"m-in-content-ad not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-1\" data-zone-count=\"3\">\n<div class=\"not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d m-in-content-ad is-loaded\">\n<div id=\"ad-in_content-83effd628b254fa0beed3c8998ca9a43\" data-google-query-id=\"CLns27Ox6osDFb5cDwIdsjApuA\" data-ad-size=\"300x250\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/88059007\/athlonsports.com\/nfl_6__container__\"><iframe id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/88059007\/athlonsports.com\/nfl_6\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"3rd party ad content\" name=\"google_ads_iframe_\/88059007\/athlonsports.com\/nfl_6\" width=\"300\" height=\"250\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" aria-label=\"Advertisement\" data-load-complete=\"true\" data-google-container-id=\"8\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\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>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 rookie 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-2\">\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=\"3\">\n<div class=\"not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d m-in-content-ad is-loaded\">\n<div id=\"ad-in_content-a6242fd421d34c15bb1f98ff00dd2c1d\" data-google-query-id=\"CLrs27Ox6osDFb5cDwIdsjApuA\" data-ad-size=\"300x134\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/88059007\/athlonsports.com\/nfl_7__container__\"><iframe id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/88059007\/athlonsports.com\/nfl_7\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"3rd party ad content\" name=\"google_ads_iframe_\/88059007\/athlonsports.com\/nfl_7\" width=\"300\" height=\"134\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" aria-label=\"Advertisement\" data-load-complete=\"true\" data-google-container-id=\"9\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Micah 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 new coordinator Matt Eberflus&#8217; defense.<\/p>\n<p>And all that needs to happen? Well, it is substantial, but &#8230; the rumors need to become reality.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>More and more free agency predictions are linking Kansas City Chiefs star Nick Bolton to the Dallas Cowboys. 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