Cowboys Overhaul Defense, Eye Draft for Rebound

0:00On April 8th, after a seven-win, nine-loss, one-tie season under head coach Brian Schatenheimer, the Dallas Cowboys hit the off-season hard, firing, defensive coordinator Matt Eberfluss, and bringing in Christian Parker to overhaul the defense. They're reshaping the roster to match Parker's scheme. Trading for outside linebacker was Sean Gary, and signing safeties, Jalen Thompson, and PJ. Locke, plus cornerback Kobe Duran, Knows Tackle, O'Tito, Obania, and defensive in Jonathan Bullard, that leaves them flexible heading into the 2026 NFL draft with picks at 12 and 20, but fans and analysts are buzzing about. The inside linebacker spot, where they only have three guys like Demarbian overshown, forcing them to prioritize a starter there amid a thin-free agency pool. Schatenheimer's pushing for pure talent over need, yet they can't sleep on past rush depth beyond Gary, or pass up an elite safety, like Ohio State's. Caleb Downes, if he slides, all while iron trade-ups to snag game changers like Texas Tech's David Bailey.

1:05With these moves, Dallas is building momentum for a rebound, so keep watching how they play the draft to lock down that defense for the long haul.