"The Dallas faithful should be prepared for a major overhaul of their defense this offseason. We will likely see new faces at every level of the unit, but especially in the Cowboys' secondary. It's arguably been the defense's weakest unit this year, as the group's two cornerstones, DaRon Bland and Trevon Diggs, have either struggled to stay healthy or failed to make their expected high-level impact when on the field."
"The picture at safety isn't much brighter. Despite their experience, veterans Malik Hooker and Donovan Wilson, who will be 30 and 31 by the start of 2026, represent two positions that need a full-scale reset. It will be the end of the road in Dallas for a number of these guys, so let's look over who should stay and who should go in the Cowboys' secondary this offseason."
"Who Stays: Caelen Carson, DaRon Bland, Shavon Revel. Who Leaves: Josh Butler, Trevon Diggs, Trikweze Bridges, Kaiir Elam, Reddy Stewart. The group that should stay in Dallas is minimal, and for good reason. Of course, the recently-extended Bland will be back in 2026 as the clear-cut CB1; his new $90M+ price tag cements that. He is joined by two young corners in 2024 draftee Caelen Carson and Revel."
Dallas plans a major defensive overhaul focused on its underperforming secondary. Cornerback depth beyond DaRon Bland and Trevon Diggs is thin, with many borderline NFL players and an injured rookie. Bland's role is secured by a recent $90M+ extension, while Caelen Carson and Shavon Revel represent the only young corners to keep. The safety group ages quickly, with veterans Malik Hooker and Donovan Wilson nearing 30 and 31 and signaling the need for a full reset. Numerous roster departures are expected as the team pursues upgraded talent at multiple secondary positions.
Read at Inside The Star
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]