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Dallas Cowboys Boost Secondary with Cobie Durant Signing

3/13/2026

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Cowboys Sign Durant

The Dallas Cowboys signed cornerback Cobie Durant to a one-year contract worth up to $5.5 million.
Durant previously played for the Los Angeles Rams, starting 39 of 61 games and recording seven interceptions.
The addition addresses the Cowboys' weak secondary, which ranked last in passing defense last season.
Durant's versatility to play outside and in the slot supports DaRon Bland's recovery and Shavon Revel's development.

Summary

Cowboys Strengthen Defense

The Dallas Cowboys traded for outside linebacker Rashan Gary.
The Dallas Cowboys signed safeties Jalen Thompson and P.J. Locke.
They failed to secure top linebackers Nakobe Dean and Quay Walker, leaving gaps at the position.
Owner Jerry Jones said he was satisfied with progress but noted the need for linebacker upgrades.
The Cowboys traded defensive tackles Osa Odighizuwa and Solomon Thomas to free cap space and draft capital.

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Cowboys Sign Durant

The Dallas Cowboys signed cornerback Cobie Durant to a one-year contract worth up to $5.5 million.
Durant previously played for the Los Angeles Rams, starting 39 of 61 games and recording seven interceptions.
The addition addresses the Cowboys' weak secondary, which ranked last in passing defense last season.
Durant's versatility to play outside and in the slot supports DaRon Bland's recovery and Shavon Revel's development.

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