Cowboys Retain Steward, Plan Draft Picks for Secondary

0:00On March 4th, the Dallas Cowboys had a rough time in their secondary last season, giving up the most passing yards in the league at 4,0002. 176. But one bright spot emerged, with cornerback ready steward, who just got tendered as an exclusive rights free agent, locking him in with the team for. Another year. Steward went undrafted out of Troy, back in 2024, starting on the Bears practice squad before moving to the Vikings and then getting. Claimed off waivers by Dallas in August of 2025. He stepped up big in his only full season there, showing versatility especially in the slot. Insiders like those covering the Cowboys closely see him as a keeper, with the new defensive coordinator Christian Parker eager to build around his. Skills. Steward wrapped up with 63 tackles, one in a half-sacks, three passes defended, and a forced fumble, earning starts along the way. Even so, the Cowboys know they need more hell back there, planning to target cornerbacks with both first round picks in the 2026 draft.

1:03Free agency could bring safety upgrades too, giving Parker better pieces to work with overall. Retaining Steward gives him a solid foundation heading into next season, especially if they stack more talent around him.