Cowboys Rookie Defense Shines | Dallas Cowboys News

Dallas Cowboys exec Stephen Jones raves about their explosive rookie class, led by safety Caleb Downs—a two-time All-American and Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year who’s already exceeding expectations with maturity and playmaking. Downs, projected for Defensive Rookie of the Year, is joined by standout DT LT Overton and second-rounder Malachi Lawrence, poised to be a double-digit sack threat. With five of seven drafted players on defense, including third-round LB Jaishawn Barham already getting first-team reps, the Cowboys are building a dominant front seven under new coordinator Christian Parker. Facing the Giants in Week 1, this talented, hungry group is ready to make an immediate impact. 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/03ce869b92fedf39