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What are you most interested in watching at training camp for the Cowboys defense?
The Dallas Cowboys soon report to Oxnard, California for training camp with the first official practice kicking off July 22, but the pads don’t come on until about a week later on the 27th. Previously, we looked at what the story will be at each position on offense. Today, we look at the defense.
Defensive tackle
Can Mazi Smith take a significant jump in his development entering Year 3 with the Cowboys? That's what were going to be focusing on when training camp gets underway in a matter of days. The former first-round pick has unfortunately played under a different defensive coordinator every year since arriving in Dallas, likely stunting his development. We're crossing our fingers 2025 will be a breakout season for under Matt Eberflus' tutelage.
Defensive end