Cowboys news: Post combine updates includes the Donovan Ezeiruaku injury

"If you can build a team with the best football players that have the traits that fit any system, you have a chance to continue to have success. Cowboys VP of player personnel Will McClay discussed his approach to building Dallas' roster with the players that DC Christian Parker is looking for: The best players they can find, not necessarily those that are scheme specific."

"One of the early goals for new DC Christian Parker is finding the Cowboys' defensive play style, which he believes is necessary to put together before getting into the scheme. Brian Schottenheimer announced that the Cowboys will be moving Marist Liufau to outside linebacker, citing his arm length and ability to disrupt the ball as reasons for the change."

"Jacob Rodriguez, a standout linebacker from Texas Tech and winner of the 2025 Bronko Nagurski, Butkus, and Lombardi award, is projected to go in the 2nd or 3rd round. Rodriguez ran a 4.57-second 40, with a 38.5-inch vertical. During his on-field work, everything he did was smooth at 6-foot-1, 231 pound."

The Cowboys' offseason defensive focus faces a challenge with Donovan Ezeiruaku undergoing hip labrum surgery and expected to miss most of the spring program, though he should return for training camp. Offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer is moving Marist Liufau to outside linebacker, citing his arm length and ball-disruption ability. New defensive coordinator Christian Parker prioritizes establishing the team's defensive identity before implementing specific schemes. VP of player personnel Will McClay emphasizes acquiring the best available players with versatile traits rather than scheme-specific fits. The Cowboys explore linebacker depth options including combine standout Sonny Styles, Jacob Rodriguez from Texas Tech, and free agent Nakobe Dean. Rodriguez, a 2025 award winner, demonstrated smooth athleticism at 6-foot-1, 231 pounds with a 4.57-second 40-yard dash.

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