The Dallas Cowboys officially kick off their 2025 NFL preseason schedule on Saturday night against the Los Angeles Rams, with a wounded roster and several star players on the sidelines.
One of the biggest areas of concern for the Cowboys, which was highlighted during the team's joint practice with the Rams earlier this month, is in the secondary.
All-Pro cornerback Trevon Diggs, rookie Shavon Revel, who was the team's third-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, and veteran defensive back Josh Butler are all absent from the start of camp as they return from season-ending injuries suffered last season.
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While the players have had some players step up in their absences, most notably former first-round pick Kaiir Elam and rising undrafted free agent Zion Childress, the team may not be done looking for help.
In an interview earlier this week, Cowboys EVP Stephen Jones did not rule out the team looking outside of the building to address the position's lack of depth while the team waits for its injured players to return, while also mentioning the interior defensive line.
#Cowboys Stephen Jones was candid about two areas of the roster he’s concerned about: Cornerback and Defensive Tackle.
He mentioned that health is a big factor for corner, but could look outside the building if needed. The preseason could dictate that.
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— Brandon Loree (@Brandoniswrite) August 7, 2025
Keeping all options open for addressing areas of need is a welcome change for the Cowboys, because in previous years, Jerry Jones would give the usual "we like our guys" response.
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Not actively searching for improvement only accomplishes one thing, and that is setting your team up for failure and disappointing the fans.
That's a cycle the Cowboys are hoping to break after nearly 30 years.
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones presents Oxnard mayor Luis McArthur with a $25,000 check at training camp opening ceremonies
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones presents Oxnard mayor Luis McArthur with a $25,000 check at training camp opening ceremonies / Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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