Jerry Jones' Aggressive Defense Plan for Cowboys

0:00On March 2nd, Jerry Jones, the owner and general manager of the Dallas Cowboys, is gearing up for a big push on defense ahead of the 2026 season. He wants to fill key gaps to make a real run at the Super Bowl, and that means getting aggressive and free agency when the league gear kicks off on. March 11th. With two first round draft picks in their pocket, Jones figures they'll spend more cash there than usual, freeing a budget to splash big and free. Agency. More than they've ever done before. He's clear they can't sit back and wait, especially avoiding draft risks like injury prone players who might not play right away. Jones is even ready to borrow from the team's future cap space to make it happen this year, stressing the need for multiple strong defensive additions. Rather than just patching a few holes, it's a tall order, but he sees it as the only way to turn things around quickly. He's optimistic about some current Cowboys stepping up, like Demarvian overshown and Shabbon revel getting healthier. Donovan Azerawaku, improving as a ABN, PastRusher and Mars Lepho, making an impact outside.

1:06Jones points to how Super Bowl teams, like the Patriots and Seahawks, mixed drafts and free agency for fast results. That approach could get Dallas's defense solid enough to back their offense into the playoffs without needing to be the league's best just reliable, and improved for those deep January runs.