Jun 19, 2025 -
Blogging The Boys
Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Who are Dallas' most important defensive players in 2025?
The Dallas Cowboys new defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus definitely has his work cut out for him. He inherits a unit that was one of the worst in the league last year in the red zone, ranked 29th of the league in run defense, and allow the second most points.
Despite all of that, the Cowboys defense isn't talent deprived. This is a unit with a lot of upside. Their success or failure will depend heavily on certain pieces falling into place and certain players raising the level of their game. With that in mind, here are the Cowboys top five most important defensive players in 2025.
#5 - DT Mazi Smith
