Overview
- Head coach Brian Schottenheimer confirmed Monday that Dallas will test multiple players for the helmet radio role, naming DeMarvion Overshown, Jalen Thompson and Dee Winters while keeping his preferred pick private.
- The green dot designates the defender who receives calls from the sideline and directs teammates on the field, which makes comfort with fast decisions and clear communication essential.
- Rookie safety Caleb Downs is widely viewed as a future fit for the job, though coaches signaled he may not be the Day 1 option given his newcomer status.
- Dallas is reshaping a unit that struggled in 2025, with new coordinator Christian Parker installing his scheme to reduce misreads and blown assignments that led to frequent scoring drives.
- Linebackers often wear the dot, which could favor Overshown or Winters, though veteran safety Thompson remains a real option despite the position’s less common use in that role.