The Dallas Cowboys enter the 2026 NFL Draft with one clear priority: fixing the defense.

After back-to-back seasons of total defensive failure, the standard is no longer being met. If Dallas expects to contend, this side of the ball must be addressed—immediately and decisively.

In this episode of Cowboys Talk, we break down the team’s biggest needs, analyze potential draft strategies at picks 12 and 20 in the first round, and discuss the prospects who could make an immediate impact. From pass rush to secondary to linebacker, every level of the defense is under the microscope.

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Cowboys Draft Preview: Fixing the Defense Is Non-Negotiable