Cowboys Target Dean, Plan Defensive Overhaul

0:00On March 1st, the Dallas Cowboys face a tough free agency ahead after missing the playoffs for two straight seasons. They're often shown brightly in the 2025 campaign, but the defense struggled badly, letting opposing quarterbacks rack up huge gangs. Earlier this week, an ESPN insider highlighted how the Cowboys might target Philadelphia Eagles-Minebacker Nakoby Dean to shore up the middle of their defense. Dean, drafted from the University of Georgia in 2022, brings strong leadership as the on-field quarterback for the unit, despite some past injuries. That defensive woes got worse after the team traded star-pass rusher Michael Parsons to the Green Bay Packers back in August, skipping a big contract. Extension. Fans and analysts see it as a key reason for the collapse, though it did land Dallas an extra first round draft pick this year. Team brass plans to watch top pass rush free agents closely, even if they hold back on massive spending. They expect to add at least one ed rusher to rebuild that front.

1:01Free agency kicks off March 11, so keep an eye on these moves as the Cowboys aim to get back in contention.