Cowboys' Defense Rebooted for Next Season

0:00On April 1st, the Dallas Cowboys wrapped their first year under head coach Brian Schattenheimer with a seven-win nine-loss one-tie record. Offense showed some spark, but the defense tanked across the board, leading to the quick firing of coordinator Matt Eberfluss after just one season. Now Christian Parker steps in with a retooled unit designed for his style. They beefed up a cornerback by signing Kobe DeRan from the Rams, who snagged three picks in the regular season and three more in the playoffs. That alone should lock down the past game way better than last year's air show disaster. Up front on offense, the starting five-lime in return, but losing reliable backup Brock Hoffman to free agency stings. He started 16 games over, three years filling in at Garden Center. They grabbed Matt Hennessey and kept TJ Bass as replacements, yet Depp feels shaky there. Safety got a huge boost with Jalen Thompson signing for coverage skills, plus PJ. Lock as a slot option, making the group stronger even after Donovan Wilson's exit.

1:00Inside linebacker looks thin, with Justin Marvian overshown, Shamar James and Justin Barron, so expect draft moves or trade soon. Outside, trading for Rashan Gary adds edge reliability without breaking the bank. Overall, defense steps up in key spots heading into the draft, where corners and linebackers top the wish list, setting the stage for a real turnaround, push next ball. That wraps NFL news today, brought to you with AI.