Dallas Cowboys 2026 defensive rebuild

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1. 1 day ago

   [SPORTS] 4 sources

   Dallas Cowboys revamp defense for 2026 playoff push

   Dallas Cowboys, under new coordinator Christian Parker, overhauled a 2025 worst defense with fresh talent and rookie Devin Moore, hoping average play will secure a 2026 playoff berth.

2. 8 days ago

   [SPORTS] 2 sources

   Dallas Cowboys' 2026 outlook mixes optimism with youth concerns

   Dallas Cowboys enter 2026 with defensive upgrades and retained offensive stars, but a drop in under‑25 talent ranking fuels questions about long‑term competitiveness.

3. 11 days ago

   [SPORTS] 7 sources

   Dallas Cowboys aim to revamp defense for 2026 season

   After a 7‑9‑1 finish and league‑worst defense in 2025, the Dallas Cowboys have overhauled staff and roster for 2026, hiring DC Christian Parker, adding pass rusher Rashan Gary, drafting Malachi Lawrence and eye

4. 14 days ago

   [SPORTS] 2 sources

   Dallas Cowboys revamp defense with coordinator Christian Parker

   The Dallas Cowboys hired Christian Parker as defensive coordinator and added several defensive rookies, including fourth‑round pick Devin Moore, to fix a historically poor pass defense.

5. 17 days ago

   [SPORTS] 4 sources

   Dallas Cowboys rookie Caleb Downs emerges as Defensive Rookie of the Year contender

   Dallas Cowboys rookie Caleb Downs, mentored by veteran P.J. Locke, is being touted as a Defensive Rookie of the Year candidate alongside top edge rushers and fellow rookies.

6. 18 days ago

   [SPORTS] 5 sources

   Dallas Cowboys eye linebacker upgrade with potential Jordyn Brooks trade

   Dallas Cowboys, after a league‑worst 2025 defense, target All‑Pro Jordyn Brooks to fix linebacker issues while QB Dak Prescott vows a playoff run, amid his viral offseason physique.

7. 21 days ago

   [SPORTS] 2 sources

   Dallas Cowboys must navigate a tough schedule to chase the NFC East crown

   Dallas Cowboys need to win all winnable games, face a rebuilding Cardinals in Week 8, and rely on a revamped defense under new coordinator Christian Parker to chase the NFC East title.

8. 25 days ago

   [SPORTS] 2 sources

   Dallas Cowboys target defensive revival ahead of 2026 season and Colts matchup

   Dallas Cowboys aim to revamp a last‑place defense with new edge players and a breakout rookie, while preparing for a Week 9 clash with injury‑hit Indianapolis Colts.

9. 25 days ago

   [SPORTS] 4 sources

   Dallas Cowboys Pursue Defensive Revamp as Linebacker Gaps Prompt Wagner Interest

   Dallas Cowboys mentor rookie Caleb Downs while addressing linebacker injuries, eyeing veteran Bobby Wagner to complete a defensive overhaul and chase a playoff return.

10. 27 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Dallas Cowboys' defense overhaul key to playoff hopes

    Dallas Cowboys rebuilt a struggling defense with new players while a free‑agent lineman, Matt Hennessy, will miss 2026 due to a neck injury, affecting their playoff chances.

11. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Dallas Cowboys hire Christian Parker to revamp defense for 2026 season

    Dallas hires Christian Parker as defensive coordinator and adds key players to lift a league‑worst defense, aiming for an average unit that can help the Cowboys return to the 2026 playoffs.

12. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources

    Dallas Cowboys revamp defense under new coordinator Christian Parker

    The Dallas Cowboys hired Christian Parker as defensive coordinator and added players like Caleb Downs, Rashan Gary and Dee Winters to revamp a struggling defense ahead of the 2026 season.

13. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 7 sources

    Dallas Cowboys reshape defense with rookie safety Caleb Downs, lineman Otito Ogbonnia and other additions

    Dallas Cowboys revamp a struggling defense for 2026, drafting safety Caleb Downs, adding DT Otito Ogbonnia, and integrating recovered CB Shavon Revel amid free‑agent interest.

14. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    CeeDee Lamb targets career season as Cowboys aim for top offense in 2026

    CeeDee Lamb, now 27, says the Cowboys can improve their 56% red‑zone conversion and target a league‑leading offense in 2026, with a healthy Prescott and new receiver George Pickens.

15. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Dallas Cowboys assess wide‑receiver depth as veterans impress and penalties mount

    Marquez Valdes‑Scantling impressed in Cowboys OTAs, boosting his roster odds, while Lamb and Pickens led the league in drawn penalties and the team struggled with overall discipline in 2025.

16. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Dallas Cowboys showcase new talent and depth during OTAs

    During the second week of OTAs (June 8‑11), the Dallas Cowboys evaluated depth players, with veteran P.J. Locke mentoring rookie Caleb Downs and prospects like Jaishawn Barham, Marquez Valdes‑Scantling, Jaydon

17. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources

    Dallas Cowboys revamp defense with rookie Caleb Downs and PJ Locke

    The Dallas Cowboys added rookie safety Caleb Downs and kept veteran PJ Locke under new coordinator Christian Parker, with CeeDee Lamb calling the revamped defense “annoying” as the team aims for a 2026 playoff‑

18. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources

    Dallas Cowboys left tackle battle heats up as rookie Caleb Downs impresses at OTAs

    Dallas Cowboys will decide their starting left tackle between Tyler Guyton, Nate Thomas and others, while rookie Caleb Downs receives early praise for his defensive play at OTAs.

19. 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources

    Dallas Cowboys prioritize defense and undrafted talent in 2026 offseason

    Dallas Cowboys add cornerback Cobie Durant and draft safety Caleb Downs while undrafted rookie Shiyazh Pete emerges as a possible tackle on the 53‑man roster.

20. 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Dallas Cowboys face rivalry boost as former player Osa Odighizuwa joins 49ers; 2026 schedule outlook

    Ex‑Cowboy Osa Odighizuwa signs with the 49ers, promising revenge, while analysts project the Dallas Cowboys’ 2026 schedule.

21. 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources

    Dallas Cowboys safety Caleb Downs praised as top defensive rookie

    Dallas Cowboys drafted safety Caleb Downs 11th overall; teammates praise him, projecting a strong defensive rookie season.

22. 3 months ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources

    Dallas Cowboys earn top NFC offseason grade ahead of 2026 season

    The Cowboys receive the NFC’s top offseason grade, revamping their defense ahead of 2026.

23. 3 months ago

    [SPORTS] 46 sources

    Dallas Cowboys face a daunting 2026 schedule as playoff hopes are questioned

    Analysts doubt Cowboys’ 2026 playoff chances amid a tough schedule; fans curse Steelers; draft picks like Caleb Downs draw attention.