DAL Luke Winters
NFL player. Position: Linebacker. Team: Dallas Cowboys.
Quick Facts
- Position: Linebacker
- Team: Dallas Cowboys
- College: TCU (Sixth-round pick, 2023)
- 2026 Note: Traded from 49ers to Cowboys on draft day for a fifth-round pick
2026 Outlook
Winters is a sleeper IDP candidate expected to start for the Cowboys in 2026. Originally drafted by San Francisco in 2023, he had a breakout 2025 season with 101 tackles (67 solo), 8 tackles for loss, 3 QB hits, 5 passes defensed, and 1 interception for a 74-yard touchdown. The 49ers traded him to Dallas, where he'll lead a rebuilt linebacker corps. The Cowboys had the worst defense in the NFL by statistical measure in 2025, and Winters joins new Defensive Coordinator Christian Parker (who worked with Winters in San Francisco) as part of a major defensive overhaul. Ranked #52 IDP linebacker on IDPPlus.com. (per 2026 NFL IDP Sleepers Fantasy Football – Linebackers)
Role / Depth Chart
Starting linebacker for the Cowboys' rebuilt defense under new coordinator Christian Parker.
Injury Status
No injury reported as of August 2026.
Recent News
- 2026-08-22 — 2026 NFL IDP Sleepers Fantasy Football – Linebackers (2026 NFL IDP Sleepers Fantasy Football – Linebackers)
Open Questions
- How will Winters adjust to the Cowboys' system compared to the 49ers' defensive scheme?