Brandon Aubrey admits that $5.8M would be a hefty raise for him, but he also knows he's worth more than that as he awaits movement from the Cowboys.

With the Dallas Cowboys looking to be active in NFL free agency, they have made several significant moves with star players.

The Dallas Cowboys believe they found a playmaker in Reddy Steward, and made sure he would return in 2026 with a free agency tender.

Reddy Steward went from a late-offseason waiver claim to a 5-game starter for the Cowboys. He's earned a 1-year return with an ERFA tender.

Guard/Center Brock Hoffman will not be tendered by the Cowboys, so he will become a restricted free agent this offseason.

The Dallas Cowboys made a move ahead of free agency on Wednesday, giving a one-year tender to cornerback Reddy Steward.

INDIANAPOLIS — There are 319 prospects at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis this week. And while NFL teams are tasked with keeping a close eye on all of them, that doesn’t mean you have to, Cowboys fans.

In case it wasn't clear with their mediocre play at the position in 2025, their multiple comments about it, nor with their combine formal interviews, the Dallas Cowboys are looking for a linebacker.

With that thought in mind, today we take a look at the two defenders on Dallas’ roster with the most to prove in 2026.