Cowboys' Defense Overhaul in 2026 Draft

0:00On April 23rd, Jerry Jones faces a big choice in the 2026 NFL Drafts first round. The Dallas Cowboys shouldn't grab an offensive player early. Instead, they need to rebuild their defense. And Dane Bruegler's latest mod from the Athletic, Dallas picks LSU Cornerback, Mansour D'Lane, at number 12 overall, then Auburn Edge Russia Keldrick, Falk at number 20. This lines up perfect with the new defensive coordinator, Christian Parker, and his scheme changes. The Cowboys finish with the lead's worst past defense last season. Their secondary has holes, and the edge rush lacked punch, ranking low in sacks and runstops. Fans and analysts see this as a smart move because it hits multiple weak spots at once. Players like Deyron Blan del with injuries and dips in play, while Shaveon Revel struggled. D'Lane steps in as a top lockdown corner, freeing a bland or revel to compete on the other side, maybe shifting Blan to the slot where he shines. Falk brings high floor run defense, plus growing pass rush skills,

1:02fitting right opposite key guys on the line. His versatility could add interior pressure too. These picks address run defense woes, and boost the sack total from last year's low mark. Landing both in round one, would flip the Cowboys defense overnight, setting them up strong for a playoff push in 2026. That's the story for today. NFL News Today, Driven by AI.