Odafe Oweh is viewed as a viable, lower-cost free-agent option to bolster the pass rush compared to higher-cost targets.

The club has two first-round picks in the 2026 draft and may deploy them in trades if a deal shortens the path to a title, while stopping short of guaranteeing a blockbuster move.

Dallas is mounting a defensive overhaul for 2026, prioritizing the pass rush and secondary through the NFL Draft and free agency under a new defensive coordinator, with a broader restructuring of the coaching staff guiding the plan.

Adding to the strategy, Dallas is weighing a trade for Maxx Crosby using multiple first-round picks to accelerate a championship timeline, leveraging their two first-round choices in 2026.

A longtime veteran publicly expresses dissatisfaction with performance, pledging a hands-on, information-driven approach to decision-making going forward.

Terrell's junior-season stats—48 tackles, five forced fumbles, 4.5 tackles for loss, three sacks and nine passes defensed—highlight his playmaking speed and potential.

Owner insists on stretching futures and boosting spending to improve third-down efficiency and overall competitiveness, signaling a willingness to ‘bust the budget’ if necessary to win a Super Bowl.

The leadership emphasizes a practical, urgent goal: win more third downs, stop opponents, and pursue aggressive free-agent moves while preserving core pieces.

The plan targets a 3.69 pick-range for RB Emmett Johnson from Nebraska to complement Javonte Williams and support long-term workload balance.

One restructuring pathway involves adding void years to contracts for Clark and Williams, with Odighizuwa already carrying multiple void years to provide flexibility.

Pursuit of Trey Hendrickson is on the table as a premier pass rusher, albeit at a price that would heavily impact cap space.

Re-signing or extending George Pickens is considered favorable to reduce 2026 cap hit, though a deal isn’t guaranteed despite his franchise-tag status.