Cowboys Sign Bullard for Defensive Depth

0:00On March 28th, the Dallas Cowboys just beefed up their defensive tackle depth by signing veteran Jonathan Bullard. After trading away Osa Odegizua and Solomon Thomas earlier this month, they needed bodies behind starters, Quinn and Williams and Kenny Clark. The deal's worth up to $2.5 million, and Bullard's a 10-year pro who's bounced around 7 teams since 2016. Bullard saw a solid action lately, starting 37-49 games since 2023. He suited up for the Minnesota Vikings in 2024, and the New Orleans Saints in 2025, racking up 11 tackles for loss over. The last two seasons. At 290 pounds, he lines up mostly in the B gap, focusing on plaguing lanes rather than chasing quarterbacks. Folks in the nose see him as a smart runstopper who stays in position without flashy stats. He surprised some last year with the Saints, starting six games and playing over a third of their defensive snaps as a backup.

1:00For Dallas, he's not projected to start, but he could earn a roster spot through camp and preseason if he shows out. This move gets a solid B-grade cheap depth at a bargain price to help against the run. With guys like Jay Toya, Otto Abbania, and Adiayo Autoly in the mix, Bullard fits as a reliable third option in rotations early downs. Dallas keeps building that front. Shoring of weaknesses without breaking the bank, setting up for Tupper Run defense as training camp heats up. This has been NFL News Today, powered by AI.