Dallas Cowboys' Defense: Frustration as Free Agency Ends

On March 26, Dallas Cowboys fans are feeling a bit let down as free agency winds down.

After a rough defensive season in 2025, the team has made some moves, but nothing game-changing.

They traded for past Russia-Rushan Gary and added secondary help with Jalen Thompson, Kobe Durant, and PJ Lock.

They also brought back Sam Williams' entire suite for depth.

Earlier this week, reports surfaced that Dallas pursued bigger names like Max Crosby and the Kobe Dean, but couldn't seal the deals.

Other top defenders such as Trey Hendrickson and Devon Lloyd signed elsewhere.

The Cowboys did trade away Osa Odi Hizua for a better scheme fit, grabbing Otita Obania and extra draft picks in return.

Many are frustrated because key spots, especially linebacker, remain wide open.

No elite talent has arrived to spark real change, leaving the defense-looking fin compared to last year's struggles.

Looking ahead, the draft that picks 12 and 20 might miss top front 7 prospects like Arville Reese or Caleb Downs.

Without trading up or down, Dallas can only grab a couple of solid players from the next tier.

That puts the spotlight squarely our new defensive coordinator, Christian Parker.

His schemes and fresh ideas could elevate the group, turning modest additions into something competitive

as the offseason wraps up.