The Dallas Cowboys may not be done adding to their defense after landing Von Miller.
A new name has surfaced in the team’s search for cornerback help: Adoree Jackson. ESPN NFL insider Jeremy Fowler reported Sunday evening that Dallas has looked into free agency at the position, and Jackson is one of the players to monitor.
“In addition to Von Miller, the Cowboys have explored cornerback help via free agency. One name to watch is Adoree Jackson, who was with DC (defensive coordinator) Christian Parker in Philadelphia,” Fowler posted on the social media website X, formerly Twitter.
Fowler also noted that “Jackson has interest from a few teams, though” as the late stretch of NFL free agency continues.
Jackson would bring another familiar NFC East connection into the mix. Miller spent last season with the Washington Commanders, where he posted nine sacks despite the team dealing with injuries across the roster.
That total was his best in a full season since 2022, when he had eight with the Buffalo Bills. Before that, Miller hadn’t reached nine sacks in a season since 2018, when he finished with 14.5 for the Denver Broncos.
Jackson’s recent work in Philadelphia shows why he could be on Dallas’ radar. Playing under Parker, he finished with 11 pass breakups, the second-highest single-season total of his career. He also had one interception and 40 solo tackles.
If the Cowboys make the move, Jackson would become the fourth different NFL stop of his career. He entered the league in 2017 out of USC, where he was known for his rare value as both a wide receiver and cornerback before settling in at corner for most of his professional career.
A potential Jackson addition would give Dallas another piece for a secondary that already includes rookie safety Caleb Downs and All-Pro corner DaRon Bland.
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