Cowboys' Defensive Overhaul: A New Era

0:00On March 17, the Dallas Cowboys wasted no time fixing their defense this off-season after a rough 2025 season where they allowed A, league-worst 30.1 points per game. Owner Jerry Jones led the charge by trading for edge-rusher Rashan Gary from the Green Bay Packers and signing safety Jalen Thompson to a three-year. Deal worth up to $33 million. They also bolstered the secondary with one-year deals for Cornerback Kobe Young and Safety PJ. Lock while adding defensive tackle, Oetido Obania to a line that already includes Kenny Clark from last year's Micah Parsons trade and Quinnon. Williams from a mid-season deal. Coming off three straight 12-win seasons, the Cowboys stumbled to just seven wins in each of the last two years, ranking near the bottom in total. Defense and giving up the most passing yards per game last season. Jones spoke to reporters at the Grand Prix of Arlington on Sunday, calling it the biggest defensive overhaul of his modern free agency era, and expressing excitement about upcoming draft picks and healthy veterans returning from injuries.

1:06With Gary's seven-and-a-half sacks over the past two seasons, helping replace Parsons production on a unit that managed only 35 sacks last. Year, the Cowboys now look prime for a big bounce back on defense. Made in AI.