Jerry Jones: Cowboys Defense Ready for 2026 Comeback

0:00On April 1st, Jerry Jones just dropped some real talk at the NFL owner's meetings about fixing the Cowboys defense, which was straight trash last season. Heading into the 2026 off season, he promised to bust the budget, and nearly a month in, he's saying they've already gone aggressive on. The cash, adding key pieces but emitting they're not done yet. They've beefed up most spots on D, but Linebacker is the big hole. No outside free agents there yet. Jones says they're hunting trades right now and eyeing the drap hard with three top 100 picks, including two in the first round. He's cool with handing a rookie middle linebacker, the green dot play calling duties if they snagged the right one. Fans and analysts are buzzing because last year's seven win nine loss one tie finish exposed those defensive weaknesses, especially the pass rush. That tied for 22nd and sex. Jones knows the pressures on new defensive coordinator Christian Parker, a first timer, called a superstar to scheme it up right.

1:00Parker switching them to a flexible three four base from the old four three. Blending looks for better run support and edge pressure. They added guys like Rashan Gary and Tyrus Wheat, Resign Sam Williams, but Jones stresses homegrown talent and draft ammo got us that up. Maybe even packaging picks to move around bottom line with all that draft capital Jones sees firepower to climb back up turning last season's L into a comeback story for 2026.