Dallas Cowboys Address Cornerback, Running Back Depth Ahead 2025

The Dallas Cowboys enter the 2025 NFL season with a roster that shows promise but also clear areas of concern, particularly at cornerback and running back. Injuries to key defensive backs Trevon Diggs and Shavon Revel Jr., along with the departure of Jourdan Lewis, leave questions about the depth and consistency of the secondary, prompting calls for the team to consider signing a reliable cornerback like Asante Samuel Jr. Despite a solid group of running backs including Javonte Williams, Miles Sanders, Jaydon Blue, and Deuce Vaughn, the position remains a competition to watch, with no clear established starter. The Cowboys struggled significantly in run defense in 2024, ranking near the bottom of the league, and offseason changes to the defensive line and linebacker corps have only modestly addressed this weakness. Nonetheless, if the Cowboys' key players, especially in the secondary, can stay healthy, there is optimism that the defense could be among the league's best, bolstered by standout edge rusher Micah Parsons. Overall, the team’s success in 2025 will hinge heavily on health and improvements in their defensive backfield and run defense.