defensive

5 defensive players Cowboys need to step up their game in 2026

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5 Defensive Players the Cowboys Need to Elevate Their Performance in 2026 Following a disappointing 2025 season, the Dallas Cowboys are prioritizing defensive improvement for 2026. They’ve hired new defensive coordinator Christian Parker and strengthened their roster with strategic trades, free agency, and draft picks. Key returning players like Overshown and Bland need to elevate … Read more

Execs, coaches, scouts rank top NFL defensive tackles for 2026

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Executives, Coaches, and Scouts Rank the Top NFL Defensive Tackles for 2026 As the 2026 NFL training camps approach, ESPN ranks the top players at various positions, including defensive tackles. This year’s list reflects rigorous voting from over 70 league executives, coaches, and scouts, emphasizing current performance rather than past achievements. Notable players include the … Read more

Former Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland had early stage CTE when he died at 24

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Former Cowboys Defensive End Marshawn Kneeland Diagnosed with Early-Stage CTE at Age 24 Upon His Death Former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland, who died by suicide in November 2025, had early-stage chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a brain condition linked to repeated concussions. His family revealed the diagnosis after the Boston University CTE Center analyzed … Read more