Cowboys Defense Reborn This Season | Dallas Cowboys News

The Dallas Cowboys’ 2026 season kicks off with high stakes and high hopes, as they aim to finally fix their historically bad defense after a brutal 30th-ranked campaign last year. With eight of 11 starters gone and a complete overhaul featuring veterans like Rashan Gary, Quinnen Williams, Von Miller, and rookies Caleb Downs and Malachi Lawrence, the revamped unit is expected to leap from bottom-tier to mid-pack — potentially the key to a playoff run. Dak Prescott believes the new identity is real, and owner Jerry Jones is betting big that this defense becomes the star of the show against the Giants on Sunday night. If it works, the Cowboys could finish with an 11-win season and prove they’re more than just offense. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/75f059484a5aa38f