Cowboys Focus on Defense, Eyeing Muhammad & Thompson

0:00For the NFL, it's March 20th. Here's what's happening. Make sure you're subscribed so you never miss an update. The Dallas Cowboys are zeroing in on their defense rebuild this offseason, with scouts hitting college pro days hard to eye top talent. They're showing strong interest in Texas quarterback Malik Muhammad, who's lined up for a multi-day visit soon. Meanwhile, Georgia linebacker CJ Allen raised some eyebrows by skipping the 40 yard dash, potentially hurting his draft stock despite earlier. Thanks to Dallas, new safety Jalen Thompson is pumped about stepping into a major role praising the team's family like Vive at their Frisco facility. Cornerback Kobe DeRan also signed on, drawn by the coaching staff's feel, especially similarities between offensive coordinator Brian Schadenheimer and his old Rand's boss Sean McBae. Fans and analysts are rethinking past deals, like the trade package for Quentin Williams, now that the 2026 draft looks thin. They also cringed at the cost of a now retired linebacker, who delivered just 224 snaps

1:04for $2.6 million and a seventh round pick. Pro Day Buzz continues with other standouts turning heads. While around the league, the Cowboys trade for Rashon Gary got high marks, but mostly for. Green Bay. Carson Wentz's move to Minnesota puts pressure on Rookie JJ McCarthy, and Max Crosby shared his scary take on a Baltimore mishap. As the Cowboys keep scouting and tweaking their roster, expect more moves to shore up that defense before training camp kicks off.