2026 NFL free agency: Best players available on defense

2026 NFL Free Agency: Top Defensive Players on the Market Bill Barnwell previews the 2026 NFL free agent class, categorizing defensive players into tiers based on their potential impact. The Patriots significantly improved their defense in the previous offseason. However, this year’s defensive free agent market is thin, particularly at defensive tackle, which may lead … Read more

Marcus Dixon is ideal DL coach hire for Christian Parker’s defense

“Marcus Dixon: The Perfect Choice for Christian Parker’s Defensive Line Coach” The Dallas Cowboys have appointed Christian Parker as their new defensive coordinator, marking another shift in their defensive strategy. Under Parker, the team’s defense aims for a reset, with an emphasis on improving the secondary. Marcus Dixon joins as defensive line coach, bringing experience … Read more

Cowboys could look at 2005 draft as blueprint for fixing the 2026 defense

Cowboys Could Use the 2005 Draft as a Model for Revamping the 2026 Defense Twenty-one years ago, the Dallas Cowboys shifted to a 3-4 defense under coach Bill Parcells, drafting four defensive linemen after a poor 2004 season. In 2005, they selected OLB DeMarcus Ware, DE Marcus Spears, DE Chris Canty, and DT Jay Ratliff. … Read more