Cowboys Defense Revamped with Rookie Stars | Dallas Cowboys News

Dallas Cowboys unveil a bold defensive depth chart, spotlighting rookie CB Caleb Downs as the No. 2 punt returner and versatile defender — a top-11 pick showing early speed and playmaking. With Turpin still leading returns, Downs is already getting reps at nickel and could be key in Schottenheimer’s push for a faster defense. Rookie LBs Malachi Lawrence and Jaishawn Barham also get early nods, while veterans Malik Hooker, P.J. Locke, and DaRon Bland anchor the back end. As the Cowboys aim to fix last year’s worst scoring defense, this roster mix signals big expectations — especially with their season opener against the Giants looming. 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/d42777457a0862b3