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Caleb Downs Joins Cowboys, Boosts Defense
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On April 24, Dallas Cowboys grab edge rusher Malachi Lawrence in the first round of the
2026 NFL draft and head coach Brian.
Shadenheimer is already calling him a tone-setter.
Lawrence zeroed in on the team's weak spot, forcing turnovers and bowed to rip the ball from
quarterbacks.
The Cowboys desperately need more takeaways on defense, and Lawrence fits as a pass-rush
specialist with serious upside.
His length and burst off the edge make him a quick impact guy, even if he's not fully
polished yet.
Coach Shadenheimer lit up over Lawrence's post-draft message, saying it's the core of what
defense should be.
While Caleb Downes hawks some spotlight in the draft class, Lawrence's fire has everyone
buzzing in Dallas.
Pass-rush consultant Brandon Jordan steps in to mold him, maximizing that potential as
Lawrence hits almost 23 years old.
Early signs point to him carving out snaps right away.
Cowboys fans, this could flip the script on those stall drives.
It's turning hungry real fast.
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