Skip to content
TrackPodcasts
newsApr 7, 20261:11

Cowboys Eyeing Bain for Defensive Revamp

About this episode

Dallas Cowboys Defense: Eyeing Rueben Bain Jr. for NFL Draft

The Dallas Cowboys are eager to bolster their defense after free agency moves, with a keen interest in Miami Hurricanes edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr. for the 2026 NFL draft. Bain, a consensus All-American and ACC Defensive Player of the Year, boasts impressive stats, including 54 tackles, 15.5 tackles for loss, 9.5 sacks, a forced fumble, and a pick in the last season. Scouts compare him to Eagles Brandon Graham, praising his power, quick hands, and relentless hustle. With the Cowboys defense ranking 30th overall last year and a need for a pass rush boost, Bain could be the defensive savior they need. The NFL draft is just around the corner, from April 23-25, and if Bain slips, the Cowboys might secure their defensive ace.

Support the show:
Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn.

Advertise on DNN:
[email protected]

This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.
Report issues to [email protected].

View sources & latest updates:
https://sources.thednn.ai/7b6ef6f828c4e4ea

Get every episode summarized

Each time Dallas Cowboys News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! publishes, we email you a written briefing from the transcript — the topics, who appeared, and any specific claims, with the ad reads skipped.

Email me new episodes

Free for 3 shows. No card needed.

Hosts & guests

Transcript ready

10 searchable segments. Every word is indexed and playable.

Cowboys Eyeing Bain for Defensive Revamp

Dallas Cowboys News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!

0:00
1:11

Full transcript

Dallas Cowboys News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Cowboys Eyeing Bain for Defensive Revamp. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

On April 7th, the Dallas Cowboys are laser focused on fixing their shaky defense after free agency moves and their eye in the 2026 NFL. Draft to keep that momentum going. With two first round picks up their sleeve, they could snag some game changers, and one name buzzing lately is Miami Hurricanes' ed rusher, Ruben, Bane Jr. Bane's no slouch. He's a consensus all-American and the ACC defensive player of the year, putting up a career-best 54 tackles 15 point. Five tackles for loss, 9.5 sacks, plus a forced fumble and pick last season. Scout see him as a mini-branding gram that eagles beast with two Super Bowl rings, all power, quick hands, and non-stop hustle chasing down plays. For anywhere on the line, Cowboys fans are hyped because their defense scraped by at 30th overall last year. And the past rush took a hit, leaving a huge gap that Bane's skill set could feel perfectly in Christian Parker's scheme. Draft time hits Pittsburgh from Thursday, April 23rd, through Saturday, April 25th, just over two weeks out, so if Bane slides a bit.

Dallas might just land their defensive savior and turn things around quick.

More episodes

More from Dallas Cowboys News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!

View all episodes →