The Dallas Cowboys defense might be FOR REAL. After two impressive preseason performances, young playmakers like Shavon Revel Jr., DaRon Bland, Caleb Downs and Jaishawn Barham are giving Cowboys Nation reasons to believe Dallas could field a dramatically improved defense in 2026. But there is still one major question Jerry Jones may need to answer: does this team have enough depth at cornerback? On this episode of Locked On Cowboys Hit Podcast, host James Duncan breaks down the transformation happening on the Dallas Cowboys defense and why the secondary could simultaneously be one of the team's biggest strengths AND biggest concerns. Shavon Revel Jr. continues to emerge as one of the most exciting young defenders on the Cowboys roster, adding a preseason interception against the Arizona Cardinals to an impressive summer. With DaRon Bland and Caleb Downs giving Dallas additional playmaking ability in the secondary, Christian Parker has young defensive backs capable of creating turnovers and playing multiple roles. But what happens when injuries hit? The Cowboys may have exciting starters, but veteran cornerback depth remains a concern. Should Jerry Jones make ONE MORE move and add another proven corner before the regular season? Or has Dallas seen enough from its young secondary to trust the players already on the roster? The talent extends well beyond the defensive backs. Quinnen Williams gives Dallas a disruptive force in the middle of the defensive line, while Rashan Gary, Von Miller, Malachi Lawrence and the Cowboys pass rush give Christian Parker multiple ways to attack opposing quarterbacks. Add the versatility of young defenders like Jaishawn Barham, and Dallas suddenly has options at all three levels of the defense. And the early results are difficult to ignore. The Cowboys have surrendered just 20 total points through two preseason games while allowing only one touchdown. It's only preseason—but for a Dallas defense looking to make a massive jump from last season, the speed, physicality, versatility and ability to create impact plays are encouraging. Could this become the best Cowboys defense we've seen in years? Is Shavon Revel Jr. ready to become a major contributor? And should Jerry Jones add a veteran cornerback before Week 1, or trust the young talent already in Dallas? Cowboys Nation, give me your answer: ONE MORE MOVE at cornerback, or are you trusting this Cowboys defense as currently constructed? Join James Duncan on Locked On Cowboys Hit Podcast for daily Dallas Cowboys news, Cowboys rumors, defensive analysis, roster moves, preseason reactions and everything surrounding America’s Team. Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts and listen daily for quick-hit Cowboys coverage from a passionate fan perspective. #DallasCowboys #CowboysNation #ShavonRevel #DaRonBland #CalebDowns #QuinnenWilliams #VonMiller #MalachiLawrence #JerryJones #CowboysDefense #CowboysNews #CowboysRumors #NFL #DC4L #LockedOnCowboys Part of the Locked On Podcast Network
The Dallas Cowboys defense might be FOR REAL. After two impressive preseason performances, young playmakers like Shavon Revel Jr., DaRon Bland, Caleb Downs and Jaishawn Barham are giving Cowboys Nation reasons to believe Dallas could field a dramatically improved defense in 2026. But there is still one major question Jerry Jones may need to answer: does this team have enough depth at cornerback?
On this episode of Locked On Cowboys Hit Podcast, host James Duncan breaks down the transformation happening on the Dallas Cowboys defense and why the secondary could simultaneously be one of the team's biggest strengths AND biggest concerns.
Shavon Revel Jr. continues to emerge as one of the most exciting young defenders on the Cowboys roster, adding a preseason interception against the Arizona Cardinals to an impressive summer. With DaRon Bland and Caleb Downs giving Dallas additional playmaking ability in the secondary, Christian Parker has young defensive backs capable of creating turnovers and playing multiple roles.
But what happens when injuries hit?
The Cowboys may have exciting starters, but veteran cornerback depth remains a concern. Should Jerry Jones make ONE MORE move and add another proven corner before the regular season? Or has Dallas seen enough from its young secondary to trust the players already on the roster?
The talent extends well beyond the defensive backs.
Quinnen Williams gives Dallas a disruptive force in the middle of the defensive line, while Rashan Gary, Von Miller, Malachi Lawrence and the Cowboys pass rush give Christian Parker multiple ways to attack opposing quarterbacks. Add the versatility of young defenders like Jaishawn Barham, and Dallas suddenly has options at all three levels of the defense.
And the early results are difficult to ignore.
The Cowboys have surrendered just 20 total points through two preseason games while allowing only one touchdown. It's only preseason—but for a Dallas defense looking to make a massive jump from last season, the speed, physicality, versatility and ability to create impact plays are encouraging.
Could this become the best Cowboys defense we've seen in years? Is Shavon Revel Jr. ready to become a major contributor? And should Jerry Jones add a veteran cornerback before Week 1, or trust the young talent already in Dallas?
Cowboys Nation, give me your answer: ONE MORE MOVE at cornerback, or are you trusting this Cowboys defense as currently constructed?
Join James Duncan on Locked On Cowboys Hit Podcast for daily Dallas Cowboys news, Cowboys rumors, defensive analysis, roster moves, preseason reactions and everything surrounding America’s Team. Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts and listen daily for quick-hit Cowboys coverage from a passionate fan perspective.
#DallasCowboys #CowboysNation #ShavonRevel #DaRonBland #CalebDowns #QuinnenWilliams #VonMiller #MalachiLawrence #JerryJones #CowboysDefense #CowboysNews #CowboysRumors #NFL #DC4L #LockedOnCowboys
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