Seth Rollins has spent plenty of time lately talking football on NFL Network, and on Wednesday the six-time WWE world champion turned his attention to the Dallas Cowboys.
On a panel asked to identify the rookie they were most eager to watch this season, Rollins went with Cowboys safety Caleb Downs. Former Dallas wide receiver Isaiah Stanback chose New Orleans Saints wide receiver Jordyn Tyson, while former NFL linebacker Manti Te'o picked Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Medoza.
Rollins’ choice wasn’t hard to understand. Downs, the 11th overall pick out of Ohio State, has drawn repeated praise for his football IQ and his ability to handle multiple jobs in the secondary.
During offseason work, he has spent a lot of time in the slot, an area that was a major weakness for Dallas during the 2025 campaign. The communication issues in that defense were an even bigger problem, and that’s where Downs is expected to make an impact.
At Ohio State, Downs was known as an elite leader who kept the group aligned. That same trait has already shown up in Dallas, where teammates have been impressed by how quickly he’s picked up the playbook and how well he gets everyone lined up.
Rollins also weighed in on the Cowboys offense, and he didn’t sound worried at all. He said he expects the unit to score 30 points per game again in 2026.
"There is no concern. I mentioned it to Jane a little bit.
George Pickens is kind of a concern, but that's an off-the-field situation. When he is on and he is locked in and he is ready to play, this offense is as good as any offense.
And look at it right there. It is right in front of you.
This offense is as good as any offense in the NFL. No doubt about it," Rollins said.
"You keep Dak upright, like your boys mentioned. Like Jane said, they're working on getting their red zone set up.
They are unstoppable. They are going to put up 30 points a game, and they are going to be in every single game as long as their defense shows up, which we will get into."
For Dallas, that kind of offensive confidence only adds to the buzz around Downs. If he and the rest of the defensive additions can lift that side of the ball to even average, the Cowboys could become a problem for opponents this season.
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