NFL writer gives massive respect to Dallas Cowboys' defense

The Dallas Cowboys’ defense was one of the best units in football a season ago, ranking fifth in the NFL in total defense. And they did so largely without cornerback Trevon Diggs, who missed most of the season with a torn ACL. Getting him back, combined with the star power of Micah Parsons and DeMarcus Lawrence, will likely make them one of the best defenses in the league once again. Hiring Mike Zimmer as defensive coordinator will also vastly help the unit.

Sheil Kabadia of The Ringer believes exactly that, which is why he ranked Dallas as the No. 4 defense in the league.

“Seeing what Zimmer does with do-everything outside linebacker Micah Parsons will be fascinating,” Kabadia wrote. “DeMarcus Lawrence continues to be an excellent no. 2 edge rusher. And this corner group—Trevon Diggs, DaRon Bland, and Jourdan Lewis—should create a lot of disruption. The Cowboys have to show they can stop the run, and the linebackers are underwhelming, but the combination of their playmakers with Zimmer has me buying in.”

There has been a lot of negative noise surrounding the Cowboys this offseason, mostly surrounding the uncertainty of Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb’s long-term future with the franchise. However, their defense is set to be one of the best in football, which they will be able to lean on throughout the year.