Cowboys' Defensive Overhaul, Mock Draft Picks

0:00It's April 8th. You're listening to NFL News Today, AI-powered NFL coverage. The Dallas Cowboys just wrapped another rough seven-win season, finishing third in the NFC East for the second year straight. That led to big staff shakeups with defensive coordinator Matt Eberfluss out and Christian Parker stepping in from the Eagles as the new passing game. Guru, cashtight and free agency, but they locked down wide receiver George Pickens with a franchise tag to work on a long-term deal. They traded for Edge R Usher, Rashan Gary from Green Bay, signed defensive lineman Otito Abbania, plus safety's Jalen Thompson and PJ, lock and cornerback Kobe Durant to beef up the back end. Their past defense ranked near the bottom last year, so these moves target that weak spot hard. Injuries plagued the linebacker room too, and trading defensive tackle Osa Odizua to the 49ers, netted a third round pick in 20. 26, restocking their draft ammo after earlier deals.

1:00Mod drafts now project them grabbing cornerback Jermad McCoy from Tennessee at pick 12 overall. Big versatile guy coming off an ACL rehab. Edge Keldrick Falk from Auburn at 20. Later rounds could add more corners like Chandler Rivers, minebacker Tori in York, and speeds to wide-out Deon Berks to stretch the field. With Parker calling the schemes and this defensive reload, plus CD-Lam and Pickens lighting it up, the Cowboys live prime to climb back up the... standings come draft time in April.