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Cowboys' Defense Revamped, Ready for Contention

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The Dallas Cowboys have made significant offseason moves to revamp their defense, led by new coordinator Christian Parker. Theyve invested heavily in the D-line and secondary, retaining key players and making strategic free agency acquisitions like safety Jalen Thompson and edge rusher Rashan Gary. The draft brought in promising talent like safety Caleb Downs and corner Malachi Lawrence. With a focus on defense, the Cowboys aim to compete heavily in the upcoming season.

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Cowboys' Defense Revamped, Ready for Contention

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Dallas Cowboys News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Cowboys' Defense Revamped, Ready for Contention. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

On April 28th, the Dallas Cowboys wasted no time after their rough 2025 season, especially that nightmare defense. They brought in Christian Parker as the new defensive coordinator with full backing to fix things for good, poured massive resources into the D-line, secondary, and everywhere else it hurt last year, making this squad look totally revamped. Drafts wrapped up now, so the big offseason moves are locked in. They held on to core guys like running back Javonte Williams, wide-out George Pickens via the franchise tag, and others such as TJ Bass, Sam Williams, and Kicker Brandon Aubrey. A few contract tweaks kept the foundation solid without the drama. Fans and analysts are buzzing about the free agency hall safety, Jalen Thompson, cornerbacks like Kobe Durant, and a trade for edge-rusher Rashan Gary. Stand out, added depth with names like Otito Obonia on the line, and quarterback Sam Howell as backup insurance. Impact? This shores of weaknesses that sank them before, shifting the team's vibe toward contention.

In the draft, they grabbed safety Caleb Downs out of Ohio State in the first round, plus corner Malachi Lawrence, same round. Later picks like linebacker J. Sean Barm in the third and a bunch of defensive studs in the fourth round, including LT Overton from Alabama, traded for linebacker D. Winters too, pure defense focus. Bottom line, Cowboys aren't screaming all in, but these stepscream serious business. Fans will tell the tale, yet they're geared up to compete heavy next fall.

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