REVAMPED: Dallas Cowboys REBUILD Defense | Are They Better At LB Going Into 2026 Season?

The Dallas Cowboys’ defense looks rejuvenated—are they poised for a dominant season or still missing key pieces? Marcus Mosher and Landon McCool spotlight upgrades at linebacker and edge rusher, with Quinnen Williams, Kenny Clark, and Rashan Gary leading the charge. The revamped safety group—including Jalen Thompson, Caleb Downs, and PJ Locke—raises the bar, but question marks linger about Malik Hooker’s role and depth at defensive tackle.  Could the absence of a proven interior pass rusher hold this unit back? Key debates include how the cornerback room compares to last year, the impact of young talent like DeMarvion Overshown and Alijah Clark, and the difficult roster decisions looming at DB and DT.  Hear insights on the evolving roles of Sam Williams, Markquese Bell, and whether the Cowboys will shake up their secondary or stick with experience. Can Dallas transform defensive improvements into playoff wins, or will lingering gaps prove costly? Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Square If you’re starting a business, or running one that deserves better tools, Square helps you sell, manage, and grow without slowing down. Right now, you can get up to $200 off Square hardware at https://square.com/go/LockedOnNFL. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.