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Cowboys Claim Defense Rebuilt After Aggressive 2026 Draft

4/25/2026

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Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said the team's defense was rebuilt after the 2026 draft.
The Cowboys drafted safety Caleb Downs, pass rusher Malachi Lawrence, Jaishawn Barham, traded for linebacker Dee Winters, then hired defensive coordinator Christian Parker in January.
Dallas signed pass rusher Rashan Gary, defensive backs Jalen Thompson, P.J. Locke, Cobie Durant and Derion Kendrick, and entered the third draft day with three fourth-round picks and a seventh-round pick.

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Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said the team's defense was rebuilt after the 2026 draft.
The Cowboys drafted safety Caleb Downs, pass rusher Malachi Lawrence, Jaishawn Barham, traded for linebacker Dee Winters, then hired defensive coordinator Christian Parker in January.
Dallas signed pass rusher Rashan Gary, defensive backs Jalen Thompson, P.J. Locke, Cobie Durant and Derion Kendrick, and entered the third draft day with three fourth-round picks and a seventh-round pick.