Cowboys' Defense: Tweaks & Rookies

0:00On March 18th, the Dallas Cowboys had one of their busiest off-seasons in years under owner Jerry Jones, but fans are still scratching their heads over. The defense. They made some solid additions, like signing safety, Jalen Thompson to a three-year deal, grabbing corner-back Kobe DeRan on a one-year contract, and trading for Ed rusher Rashan Gary. Other moves included resigning running back Javante Williams for three years and putting the franchise tag on wide receiver George Pickens. Earlier this week, reports highlighted how these changes address some gaps, but key spots remain thin. At linebacker, the group led by Demarbian Overshown looks unproven after his injury history limited him to just 18 games over three seasons. The secondary is Stretch 2, relying on players like the Ron Blan, who have struggled to stay healthy lately. Plenty of observers point out the impact from last year's defensive woes, where they rank near the bottom and take aways and stops. Trading away Osa Odizua left them short on pass rushers, and without more big swings,

1:04the unit might not climb much higher than average. Heading into the draft next month, all eyes are on their 12th overall pick. They could target a top linebacker like Sunny Styles from Ohio State, or snagged the best available corner-back to shore things up early. For now, the Cowboys are betting on these tweaks and rookie potential to turn the defense around, and we'll know soon if it pays off.