Jerry Jones' Cowboys Defense Overhaul: Big Names Missed

From NFL coverage, this is your March 19th update.

Jerry Jones promised to overhaul the Dallas Cowboys defense this offseason, and he has made

some solid moves to start.

He traded a mid-round pick in 2027 for former Pro Bowl-Ed Russia Rashan Gary from the

Packers.

Gary then agreed to a new contract that cut his salary, freeing of cap space.

The team also added depth by signing safeties.

Jalen Thompson and PJ Locke, Knows Tackle OTTTO ADVANIA, and Cornerback Kobe Duran.

Jones took a different approach this year, letting head coach Brian Shidenheimer lead the

search for a new defensive coordinator.

They hired up-and-comer Christian Parker, instead of Jones, usual pick-of-former head coaches.

Experts like S.I. writer Michael Fabiano have mixed feelings.

As a Cowboys fan, he questions why Jones did not chase Ed Rushers, Max Crosby, or Trey

Hendrickson for a bigger pass rush boost.

Trading away defensive tackle Ossa Odie Hizua to the 49ers did not help matters either.

Those bigger names slipped away.

Dallas offered for Crosby fell short, and his trade to the Baltimore Ravens got voided

after he failed a physical, so he stayed in Las Vegas.

Baltimore then grabbed Hendrickson on a 4-year, $112 million deal.

With the draft still coming up, Jones has shown he is willing to spend more aggressively

this year.

Let's hope these changes turn the defense into a contender, but missing those stars

leaves some wondering if it is enough for a superbowl push.

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