Cowboys Trade for Kenneth Murray, Strengthen Defense

The Dallas Cowboys have traded for linebacker Kenneth Murray Jr. from the Tennessee Titans, enhancing their defensive lineup as they aim to recover from a disappointing 7-10 season. The Cowboys will receive Murray and a seventh-round draft pick, while the Titans get a sixth-round pick in exchange. Murray, a 2020 first-round pick and former Los Angeles Charger, recorded 95 tackles and a career-high 3.5 sacks during his 2024 season with the Titans, making him a promising addition to the Cowboys' linebacker corps. The addition of Murray comes as the Cowboys continue to overhaul their defense, having also traded for cornerback Kaiir Elam from the Buffalo Bills earlier in the day. Murray is expected to fill the middle linebacker spot, previously held by Eric Kendricks, under new defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus.