Dallas will complete a 53-man roster prediction by filling 28 defensive and special teams spots after an offense-focused part. Edge rushers are now outside linebackers rather than defensive ends, with roles expected to stay similar. Rashan Gary is the key addition, aiming to regain 2023 form. Donovan Ezeiruaku is expected to take a major second-year step, while Malachi Lawrence, James Houston, and Sam Williams round out the group. Defensive tackle turnover is significant, with Kenny Clark as the only full-season returning player. Quinnen Williams joins in his first offseason with Dallas, and Otito Ogbonnia adds flexibility and nose tackle potential. LT Overton is projected to contribute across multiple interior alignments, and Jonathan Bullard provides run-stopping depth.
"Unlike in previous seasons, the edge rushers in Dallas are now technically outside linebackers instead of defensive ends. While their position title will change, their roles and responsibilities will remain pretty similar. Rashan Gary is the main addition to this group. Despite his struggles down the stretch last season, the Cowboys are hoping Gary can return to his 2023 form in a hurry."
"Behind Gary, the Cowboys are eagerly waiting the second-year jump for 2025 second-round pick Donovan Ezeiruaku. With Gary and Ezeiruaku expected to be the starters on week one, 2026 first-round pick Malachi Lawrence, James Houston, and Sam Williams round out the remaining spots. While this may feel a bit thin, we should expect help from a few other position groups when the Cowboys defense is in certain packages."
"One of the position groups with the most turnover from 2025 to 2026 is the defensive tackle unit. Kenny Clark is the only returning defensive tackle who played the entire season with the Cowboys in 2025. Quinnen Williams will partake in his first offseason as a member of the Dallas Cowboys, and Otito Ogbonnia is a sneaky good addition by the Cowboys in free agency, given his position flexibility and true nose tackle potential."
"Behind the top three, rookie fourth-round pick LT Overton is expected to play a role as a 4i, 5-tech, and 3-tech in Christian Parker's defense. Jonathan Bullard was a late signing this offseason, but his ability to stop the run from the 4i and 5-technique spot gives the Cowboys quality depth at defensive tackle. With these five, second-year defensive tackle Jay Toia would be a likely practice squad cand"
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