Cowboys' Defensive Overhaul: Draft Picks for Success

0:00On March 28th, last season, the Dallas Cowboys wrapped up with a frustrating seven wins, nine losses and one tie, missing the playoffs for the second. Year in a row, their defense was the big problem, finishing dead last in the league by giving up 30.1 points per game on average. Key losses like trading Michael Parsons left huge gaps that mid-season tweaks just couldn't fix. Now in the 2026 off-season, the front office is all in on rebuilding that defense. They made a splashy trade for Rashon Gary from Green Bay to boost the pass rush. Then added safeties, Jalen Thompson and PJ Locke, plus cornerback. Kobe Durant to shore up the secondary. These moves have made the roster tougher already. Fans and analysts see this as a direct response to the defensive collapse, with many calling it a smart wake-up after years of inconsistency. The offense showed flashes from Dak Prescott and George Pickens, but couldn't carry the load without a reliable back-end. Looking ahead

1:00to the draft, Dallas has eyes on prospects like defensive lineman Caleb Proctor from southeastern Louisiana. At six foot five and three hundred pounds, he brings explosive gap shooting power to pair perfectly with Gary inside. Guys like wire receiver Brennan Thompson from Mississippi State for deep speed, and running back demon clay-born from Wake Forest for versatile. Running could round out the balance. If they nail these picks, the Cowboys might just flip the script and get back in the hunt. That wraps NFL news today brought to you with AI.