Dallas Cowboys

Dallas Cowboys

Jonathan Bullard, entering his 11th season, projects as a 3-4 DE in the Cowboys' new scheme under Christian Parker, enhancing their defensive line significantly.

Avieon Terrell has spent his time at Clemson proving he is much more than just a sidekick sibling. His progression was not just linear. It was explosive.

If the Cowboys do not re-sign Jadeveon Clowney, it will be the third year in a row that Dallas will have a new sack leader on the defense. Last season, Clowney led Dallas in sacks with 8.5 after Micah Parsons was traded.

Approximate Value (AV) from Pro-Football-Reference.com assigns a specific value to any player at any position for any given year, factoring in metrics like yards, durability, and quality.

Mansoor Delane was clocked running a 4.37 and 4.39 by two scouts in attendance, while Adam Schefter reported a 4.35. A 4.35 in the 40-yard dash for Mansoor Delane at LSU's pro day.

Ryan Flournoy finds a way to get open. He may not be the first option or the second option, but he doesn't have to be.

Howell may not bring a wealth of regular-season experience to the table, but it's still exponentially more than Dallas had in Grier and Milton. Howell started one game as a rookie in Washington in 2022, then all 17 games the following season.

The last 11 Super Bowl champions finished with an average scoring-defense rank of 5.3. Recent winners fit that pattern too, highlighting the importance of defense in championship success.

Jordyn Brooks, a 28-year-old former first round pick, is in the final year of his contract with the Miami Dolphins. Miami could save more than $8M by trading Brooks post-June 1.

CJ Allen did not do any athletic testing due to swelling in his knee, which raised concerns about his movement skills during his workout at Georgia.

With Parker's arrival, the Cowboys are now transitioning from a 4-3 to a 3-4 base defense. This change in defensive philosophy demands different tasks and roles out of your personnel, particularly in the front seven.

The trade for Rashan Gary, the signing of Jalen Thompson, and the re-signing of Javotne Williams are among the bigger moves made by the Cowboys this offseason.

Jerry Jones has proven throughout his ownership of the Dallas Cowboys that he likes wheeling and dealing when he believes it's in the best interest of the organization. It hasn't always panned out the way you like, but it's never stopped him from making a deal if he believes he's in the right.