Cowboys Strengthen Defense, Offense for NFC East Push

0:00From the Daily News Now Network, this is NFL News Today. Subscribe to keep up with every headline, every game. The Dallas Cowboys made some smart picks this off season to shore up their defense and keep their offense humming. They signed Cornerback Kobe DeRan to a one-year deal, adding a versatile player with six interceptions last season, including three in the playoffs. The most in the league. They also resigned running back Chavante Williams to a three-year, $24 million contract after his breakout year, pairing him with their full-starting offensive line returning for next season. Meanwhile, the team grabbed safety, Jalen Thompson, and traded for past Russia-Rushan Gary from the Green Bay Packers to boost the front. They passed on a big swing for Max Crosby after that deal fell through with Baltimore, opting instead to focus on the draft at their 12th overall. Pick. New Safety. Jalen Thompson is already pumped about the defense under Coordinator Christian Parker.

1:00He praised the family vibe from the coaches, especially his old secondary coach, Ryan Smith, and said the unit has all the right pieces for versatility and big plays. On the trade front, Dallas shifted from Pittsburgh's Patrick Queen to talking with Houston about Aziz Al Shahir and Miami of our Jordan Brooks, too. Upgrade linebacker. For the draft, their eyeing prospects like Georgia linebacker CJ. Allen for his smarts despite athletic questions and edges Rubin Vane and Cassius Howe, though their shorter arms raised some flags. With these moves in place, the Cowboys live prime to build momentum, heading into the draft and training camp, setting up a stronger push in the first quarter. Loaded NFC East.