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Cobie Durant could end up being the top offseason acquisition in Dallas.
How He Got Here:
A fourth-round pick of the Rams in 2022, Durant made an immediate impact for LA’s defense, even scoring on an 85-yard pick-6 touchdown as a rookie. Durant’s ability to play the slot helped him get on the field early in sub-packages as he started just 10 games total his first two years. But the last two, Durant started 29 combined games, proving to be impact player for the Rams, especially in the biggest moments.
In last year’s playoffs, Durant had three interceptions for the Rams, including two in the NFC Divisional Playoff win over the Bears in Chicago. However, in the offseason, the Rams decided to invest their resources into other free agents in the offseason, signing Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson. So that left Durant looking for other options, and he signed a one-year, $4 million deal with the Cowboys in March.
What’s Next:
There’s no secret the Cowboys struggled at just about all defensive positions last year, including the slot. The loss of Jourdan Lewis in free agency was well documented, with owner/GM Jerry Jones mentioning it on more than one occasion how much Lewis was missed. Now, whether or not Durant will be the slot corner remains to be seen, but his addition alone should help the Cowboys at least solve that problem.
Durant has experience to play inside, but his versatility to play in and out makes him a valuable commodity for this defense. More than anything, his ability to go get the football – something he’s down in both the regular season and postseason, is something the Cowboys certainly need to see on a regular basis.
Could Javonte Williams have an even better season in 2026?
Cowboys’ Javonte Williams is ready to add Pro Bowl to his resume
Williams’ last season completely changed the course of his career. After his devastating knee injury in 2022 with the Denver Broncos, it took some time to get back to 100 percent and full speed. The Cowboys bet that he would find it again, and that’s exactly what happened. Williams’ speed and ability to break tackles and score in the red zone will be critical for this offense.
The sky is the limit for Williams this season. The 26-year-old has high expectations for himself and the team in 2026. Williams recently told The Dallas Morning News (subscription required) that he wants to go to the Pro Bowl. That’s definitely possible for him, and many considered Williams a Pro Bowl snub a year ago for his outstanding year.
***“I’ve still got a lot more to prove. I at least want to...
