Dallas Cowboys earn top NFC offseason grade ahead of 2026 season

Bleacher Report gave the Dallas Cowboys an A‑ minus, the highest offseason rating in the NFC for 2026, noting a strong draft class and key defensive acquisitions. The team overhauled its defense in under a year, replacing head coach Matt Eberflus with Christian Parker and adding players such as Rashan Gary, Malachi Lawrence and veteran tackle Quinnen Williams after the Micah Parsons trade. While the offense remains largely unchanged from the previous year, analysts say the revamped defense could elevate the Cowboys into contention.

Linebacker Micah Parsons, who saw a less eventful offseason than in 2025, posted a brief three‑word comment on NFL teams’ strength rankings ahead of the 2026 schedule release, underscoring the Cowboys’ newfound confidence.