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Dallas Cowboys defensive additions making big difference at training camp
Summary by The Dallas Editorial Desk Newy Scruggs and Charles Nichelson , as published by NBC5 DFW
· August 11, 2026
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The Dallas Cowboys defense is looking much improved after one of the worst seasons in franchise history. The Cowboys have a new defensive coordinator, Christian Parker; two new first-round picks, Caleb Downs and Malachi Lawrence; and they added San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dee Winters to the...
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Key takeaway The Cowboys have a new defensive coordinator, Christian Parker; two new first-round picks, Caleb Downs and Malachi Lawrence; and they added San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dee Winters to the...
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What is this story about? The Dallas Cowboys defense is looking much improved after one of the worst seasons in franchise history. The Cowboys have a new defensive coordinator, Christian Parker; two new first-round picks, Caleb Downs and Malachi Lawrence; and they added San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dee Winters to the...
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