Cowboys Sign Derion Kendrick, Strengthen Secondary

0:00On March 25th, the Dallas Cowboys wrapped up another tough season with a seven-win, nine-loss, and one tie record, missing the playoffs for the second. Year in a row, that puts their Super Bowl weight at 31 years now. Defense struggled big time, even after they traded for star defensive tackle Quinn and Williams from the New York Jets before the deadline. Heading into the 2026 campaign, the front office has zeroed in on fixing that defense through free agency. They handed out a three-year, $33 million deal to safety, Jalen Thompson, and grabbed several others on one-year contracts, like Cornerback Kobe Durant, defensive end Sam Williams, defensive tackle OTTTO of Bonnia, and safety PJ Locke. Fans and analysts see this as a clear push to rebuild after years of letdowns, with Jerry Jones aiming to add grit and depth without breaking the bank on long-term risks. The latest move came Tuesday, when they signed Cornerback Darian Kendrick to a one-year deal.

1:00Last year, he played 10 games with the Seattle Seahawks, picking off two passes, breaking up five more, and making seven tackles. He was also on the Los Angeles Rams team during their Super Bowl run-back in 2022. This adds even more competition to an already-packed Cornerback group that features guys like the Ron Blan and Shavon Revel. Dallas is clearly stacking the secondary for depth, as they gear up for a stronger run next season.