Cowboys Defense: New Sack Leader in the Making?

0:00On March 25, the Dallas Cowboys defense could see a new sack leader for the third straight year if they don't bring back to Debian Clowney. Last season, Clowney topped the team with 8.5 sacks after Michael Parsons got traded away. Before that, Parsons held the spot from 2021 through 2024. The team recently traded for Rashon Gary and missed out on Max Crosby, signaling their done chasing big free agent pass rushes for now. Here leaders included Robert Quinn with 11.5 in 2019 and DeMarcus Lawrence with 14.5 in 2017 and 10.5 the next year. Fans and analysts hope Clowney returns to stabilize things, but the delay suggests he might not. This turnover raises worries about the past rushes reliability, especially after recent dips in production from key players. Rashon Gary stands as the early favorite to lead with his Pro Bowl nod in 2024 and solid prior seasons, though he managed just 7.5 sacks lately.

1:02Interior guys like Quinn and Williams and Kenny Clark focus more on run defense, projecting around 4-5 sacks each while Rookie Donovan. As a Rewaku could surprise with extra snaps, looking ahead, the Cowboys will lean on the draft and breakouts from current talent to boost pressure up front or risk a thin season on the edge.