Cowboys Boost Defense with Free Agency Moves

0:00This is Corey with the story with NFL News Today, powered by the Daily News Now. Subscribe for daily updates on your team. The Dallas Cowboys kicked off the 2026 NFL free agency by targeting their weak defense, which ranked dead last in defensive EPA per play. Last season, owner and general manager Jerry Jones says they nailed it, signing five new defensive players and trading for Green Bay Packers past Russia, Rashan, Gary, to shore up the front. They also grabbed defensive linemen, Otito Abbania and Tyrus Wheat to rebuild that line. Meanwhile, Dallas beefed up the secondary with safety, Jalen Thompson and quarterback Kobe Durant as likely starters, plus backup safety PJ. Locked for special team's help. To make room, the Cowboys shipped defensive tackles, Osa Odiezuah to the San Francisco 49ers and Solomon Thomas to the Tennessee Titans. Jones is pumped about these moves, calling them a big step up from last year's injury plague

1:00unit. He points to returning veterans and draft plans as reasons for real promise on defense. With a strong offense already in place, Jones believes an average defense under new coordinator Christian Parker could spark a playoff push. He says there is no place to go, but up after their 2025 struggles. The Daily News Now is grateful to our sponsor for today's episode. Layback, press play. Let the pillow do the rest. Sound meets comfort. S-O-L-L-I, solely pillow.com. Made in AI.