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Cowboys Strengthen Secondary with 3 Key Signings

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The Dallas Cowboys bolstered their secondary in free agency, signing cornerback Cobie Durant, versatile safety P.J. Locke, and standout safety Jalen Thompson. Thompsons three-year deal and adaptability make him a significant upgrade. Both Thompson and Locke were attracted to Dallas due to the coaching staff, including secondary coach Ryan Smith and defensive coordinator Christian Parker. The new safeties praised the welcoming environment and strong setup, positioning the Cowboys defense for a stronger season.

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Cowboys Strengthen Secondary with 3 Key Signings

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NFL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Cowboys Strengthen Secondary with 3 Key Signings. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

It's March 23rd. This is NFL News Today, your AI-powered source for everything NFL. The Dallas Cowboys strengthen their secondary infre agency by signing three key defensive backs. They add a cornerback Kobe DeRant from the Los Angeles Rams, versatile safety PJ, lock from the Denver Broncos, and safety Jalen Thompson from the Arizona Cardinals. Thompson stands out with his three-year deal, after seven seasons in Arizona. He brings flexibility, able to play both safety spots, or even line up in the slot, giving the Cowboys a solid upgrade right away. Players like Thompson and Lock were drawn to Dallas partly because of the coaching staff. Thompson already knew secondary coach Ryan Smith from their time together in Arizona, while Lock had worked with defensive coordinator Christian, Parker during his Broncos days. Both safeties highlighted the welcoming vibe from the entire staff, saying it felt like a family setup with all the right pieces in place to compete. Head coach Brian Schadenheimer gets credit for building such an appealing group.

These moves position the Cowboys' defense for a stronger push, blending experience and versatility as they gear up for the season ahead.

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