The Cowboys’ cornerback room already has plenty of questions, and one analyst thinks Dallas could stir the pot with a familiar name before camp even gets rolling.
That name is Marshon Lattimore.
Pro Football & Sports Network’s Priyanshu Choudhary listed Dallas among the best landing spots for the veteran corner, arguing that the Cowboys could be tempted by what Lattimore still brings, even if he’s no longer the shutdown force he once was.
"While Lattimore isn’t a perennial Pro Bowl candidate anymore, he can still be a factor in big games, as he proved in Washington. His experience and proven resume could be enough to entice Dallas to take a chance on him," Choudhary wrote.
It’s easy to see why Dallas would at least be in the conversation. The Cowboys had the worst pass defense in the NFL last season, and while the pass rush didn’t do the secondary many favors, the corners took their share of the heat too.
DaRon Bland never got through the season healthy, and when he was on the field, he didn’t resemble the 2023 Pro Bowl version. Bland allowed a passer rating of 103.3 and gave up five touchdowns.
Shavon Revel had his own rough stretch after coming back from a torn ACL. The rookie was targeted heavily and allowed a 73.7% completion rate along with a passer rating of 126.1.
Dallas is hoping both players rebound in 2026, because that’s a big part of any turnaround on defense. If they don’t, the Cowboys have alternatives in Caelen Carson, Cobie Durant and rookie Devin Moore.
Lattimore, though, would be another layer of competition. And in a no-risk setup, that’s the kind of move that can make sense for a team trying to sort out a shaky position group.
He played nine games for Washington last season and allowed a 59.5% completion rate, a passer rating of 93.0 and two touchdowns when targeted. Those numbers weren’t disastrous, but they were still among the worst of his career. Washington released him earlier this offseason, a move that was expected because of his contract.
The appeal for Dallas would be obvious if the deal came with no guaranteed money. The Cowboys could bring Lattimore to camp, see whether there’s any juice left, and cut bait without any real pain if it doesn’t work.
But the concerns are just as obvious. Lattimore hasn’t played more than 10 games in a season since 2021, and he’s coming off a torn ACL. On top of that, the four-time Pro Bowler has already shown real signs of decline, and he’s doing it at age 30.
At this point, Lattimore may not be an upgrade over what Dallas already has. Unless the Cowboys suffer a major injury at corner, a signing still feels unlikely.
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