Cowboys' New Defense: Gary, Parker & Pressure

0:00On April 19, Dallas Cowboys entered the 2025 season, missing their star-pass rusher, Michael Parsons, after trading him away, and it hit. Hard. Team Sachs dropped from 52 in 2024, to just 35. Jadavion Clowney surprised everyone leading with 8.5, but that exposed the huge gap on defense. To fix it, they grabbed veteran Rashan Gary from the Green Bay Packers for a fourth-round pick next year. Gary brings proven production, like seven and a half sacks each of the last two seasons in a Pro Bowl nod. New defensive coordinator, Christian Parker, teamed up with pass-rush expert Brandon Jordan, to rebuild the front. Second-year guy, Donovan Ezei Rewaku, showed promise as a rookie with 26 pressures, and he's primed for a breakout in their shift to a blended, three-four defense. James Houston chipped in 4.5 sacks in 12 games last year, sticking as a solid rotational piece. Undrafted Isaiah Land is back fighting for a spot after college flash, while Mars Lufos,

1:03which is from linebacker to edge, with zero experience. There, Tyrus Wheat returns as a free agent after Stince elsewhere, hoping to earn defensive snaps beyond special teams. With the draft weeks away, Dallas eyes these pieces to spark pressure up front, betting on coaching and vets to turn the tide before it's too late.