The Dallas Cowboys are embracing a strategy of flexibility and ambition this offseason, as head coach Brian Schottenheimer indicates the front office is on the hunt for game-changing talent. Rather than sticking with their current lineup, the Cowboys are setting the stage for significant roster enhancements.
This forward-thinking approach is evident as they gear up for the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. Schottenheimer has made it clear that their savvy moves in free agency have positioned them to "draft natural and draft pure," steering clear of the common pitfall of reaching for players out of necessity-a strategy that often backfires.
With eight picks in their arsenal, including prime slots at 12 and 20, the Cowboys are poised to let the draft's talent come to them. But the search for talent doesn't stop there.
Joseph Hoyt recently highlighted on X, formerly Twitter, that Schottenheimer is candid about the team's need for more depth at linebacker. While the draft is a focal point, Dallas is leaving no stone unturned in their quest for improvement.
“We’ve got firepower going into the draft, and we’re not done. We’re always open for business,” Schottenheimer stated, signaling the Cowboys' readiness to leverage their resources for veteran acquisitions or trades if the right deal comes along.
In line with their defensive revamp, the Cowboys have locked in a one-year, $2.5 million contract with seasoned defensive lineman Jonathan Bullard. This signing, reported by Mike Garafolo, carries special significance for Bullard, as it coincided with his late grandmother's birthday-a lifelong Cowboys fan.
Entering his 11th season, Bullard brings a wealth of experience from his time with the New Orleans Saints, where he notched 26 tackles over 15 games last year. His addition injects the kind of seasoned, high-character depth that Schottenheimer is seeking to bolster a defense still in the making.