Cowboys 2026 Cornerbacks: The Surprising Depth Chart Shake-Up No One Saw Coming

A significant free agent at CB is never cheap, so the Cowboys will probably have to make a business decision between defensive end, linebacker, or corner for veteran help. There could be some decent options this spring like New Orleans’ Alontae Taylor, who was a terror against Dallas in a 2024 loss, or the Seahawks’ Riq Woolen, fresh off a Super Bowl win. Or we could go the comedy route and bring back Nahshon Wright after his breakout year in Chicago.

Again, the balancing act with so many other defensive needs makes this murky. Yes, Dallas could easily justify a major contract or a first-round pick at corner, but they could just as easily do that for an edge rusher, middle linebacker, or safety. And with a new DC to figure out, it’s harder to project what this team’s priorities will be and how much they’ll value veterans over rookies at certain positions.

At the very least, we don’t expect the Cowboys to just stand pat with current talent and their ERFAs. Even if Parker is the tide that raises all ships, that still leaves you very thin for camp and preseason injuries. We expect at least one solid addition via free agency or the draft, and maybe even both.