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Jerry Jones, Cowboys have one glaring hole in team's roster
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Jerry Jones, Cowboys have one glaring hole in team's roster

Jerry Jones has revamped the Dallas Cowboys this offseason. He noticed that this team's defense struggled last season. So, he made the necessary roster changes.

A few of those changes included snagging cornerback Cobie Durant, who arrived from the Los Angeles Rams on a cost-effective one-year, $4 million deal, giving DaRon Bland a friend. The team also locked in safety Jalen Thompson with a three-year contract.

It didn't stop there. The Cowboys tapped Rashan Gary from the Green Bay Packers to help the pass rush. They also signed Dee Winters.

But there's still one area where this team needs to work on things.

Jerry Jones, Cowboys still need cornerback depth

Cornerback isn't the most high-profile position on a team in the NFL. But it's an important one. That's why the Cowboys need to work on their cornerback depth.

So, let's look at the roster. Bland is the clear standout in the group, but he's missed 15 games over the past two seasons, so having dependable options behind him is crucial. Durant was a smart addition and should help in coverage, but he's certainly far from perfect and struggles against the run.

Shavon Revel Jr. is another player worth watching. He didn't get much playing time during his rookie season due to injury, but he could make a comeback. Rookie Devin Moore could also help this unit.

The Cowboys did a lot to improve their defense this offseason, but the cornerback room still feels like the one place where the depth could get tested quickly. If Bland misses more time, the Cowboys may have a problem on their hands early in the season.

Anne Erickson

Anne Erickson is an award-winning news reporter covering the NFL, NBA, college sports and more for Yardbarker. Erickson has years of experience covering the NFL and other sports, and her work has been published by Fox Sports, ESPN and Newsweek, among others. She has also interviewed a bevy of big names in sports and entertainment, including Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff, Lions edge Aidan Hutchinson and Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott

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