Cowboys Trade Down, Target Safety, Eye Defensive Free Agents

0:00On March 5th, the Dallas Cowboys are making ways in a busy off-season, with Mott drass pointing to a defensive overhaul. Experts like ESPN's Jordan Reed see them trading down from their number 12 pick to number 16, with the New York Jets grabbing extra. Late round selections in the process. That sets them up to target safety, Dylan Theaneman from Oregon at 16, bolstering a secondary that struggled last year. Meanwhile, Reed projects another defensive back, Clemson cornerback Avion Terrell, later in the first round. This approach aims to rebuild the back end around standout, Duran Bland, addressing the team's league worst points allowed per game at 30.1, and high yardage totals. It leaves edge rusher and linebacker needs for free agency or later picks. Fans and insiders are buzzing over a near-miss trade for Las Vegas edge rusher, Max Crosby, on Wednesday 9. Dallas thought a deal was close, but competing offers reportedly spiked to two first round picks, pushing the Cowboys toward alternatives like free.

1:02Agent Trey Hendrickson, the Raiders seem more open to moving him now. On the roster front, the team plans to let versatile backup offensive lineman Brock Hoffman walk as a free agent instead of tendering him. The 26-year-old started 14 games across three positions on a $1.1 million deal. This follows plans to retain another backup with a second round tinder. As things heat up, former Cowboys defensive coordinator Matt Iberfluse lands with the San Francisco 49ers as assistant head coach on defense. With the draft moving and trade still possible, Dallas keeps options open to shore up their defense before the season kicks off.