The Dallas Cowboys spent all four of their premium (top-100) picks in the 2024 NFL Draft potentially replacing starters that departed in free agency or retirement, and with that has come high expectations for this class to step in and contribute right away. Their highest drafted defensive player, DE Marshawn Kneeland, helps the Cowboys replenish their pass rush depth after Dorance Armstrong and Dante Fowler Jr. followed former DC Dan Quinn to the Commanders.
The Cowboys defense will be run by Mike Zimmer now, his first job in the NFL since 2021 as head coach of the Minnesota Vikings.