Overview
- ESPN analyst Aaron Schatz said Thursday that Dallas still has a gap at edge rusher despite a scheme change and new additions.
- Schatz highlighted six options with flags, pointing to Rashan Gary’s late-season sack drought, Donovan Ezeiruaku’s hip recovery, Sam Williams’ one sack in 2025, James Houston’s run-defense issues, Marist Liufau’s position switch, and rookie Malachi Lawrence’s inexperience.
- The Cowboys plan to gauge their pass rush during minicamp and OTAs, and they could add an experienced outside rusher if pressure is lacking.
- New defensive coordinator Christian Parker is installing a 3-4 front, and team leaders and national analysts have praised his teaching and energy.
- Analysts describe most of Dallas’ roster as a solid two-deep, which makes solving edge important to lift a defense that gave up 511 points in 2025.