The Cowboys are prioritizing defense for 2026, with roster projections emphasizing defensive depth over another quarterback and suggesting Sam Howell as the QB2 while Joe Milton III could be kept on the practice squad to preserve an extra defender. The team faces questions at edge and linebacker, as Marist Liufau battles to secure a spot, Jordyn Brooks’s extension with the Dolphins ends trade talk, and veterans like Jonathan Bullard and possibly Bobby Wagner are eyed to bolster run defense and overall leadership.
