Cowboys' Defense Overhaul: Free Agency & Draft

0:00On March 9th, the Dallas Cowboys are preparing for the 2026 NFL season in their second year under head coach Brian Schadenheimer. After one of their worst defensive performances ever, ranking 30th in yards allowed per game at 377 and 30 second. Points with a leak-high 60 touchdowns given up, the team is focused on major fixes. They've locked in key offensive players already, agreeing to a 3-year $24 million extension for running back to Bonte Williams, and placing the franchise tag on wider receiver George Pickens to keep him around. Earlier this offseason, Dallas traded star-edge Russia Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers, picking up first round draft choices at number 12, and number 20 in return. They also added defensive tackle Quinten Williams before the trade deadline, and recently acquired Ed rusher, Rashan Gary, in exchange for a 20. 27th-fourth round pick to rebuild the pass rush. With about $223,000 in cap space, after restructuring deals for players like Dak Prescott and CDLAM to free up.

1:0666 million, owner Jerry Jones, says the Cowboys plan to get aggressive and free agency targeting defense. They still have plenty of unrestricted free agents like Ed rusher's, Dante Fowler Jr., and Jadevian Clowny on the market. These moves set Dallas up with draft ammo and new talent to turn around that defense heading into next month's draft and training camp.