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Cowboys Roll Out Overhauled Defense for Week 11 After Costly Deadline Deals

Dallas enters Week 11 with a unit ranked near the bottom in EPA, putting alignments under fresh scrutiny.

Overview

  • Dallas acquired DT Quinnen Williams from the Jets for a 2026 second-round pick, a 2027 first-rounder and Mazi Smith, and also added LB Logan Wilson at the deadline.
  • LB DeMarvion Overshown and rookie CB Shavon Revel carry no injury designations and are set for 2025 debuts, with Williams and Wilson also expected to play in Week 11.
  • With the defense ranked No. 31 in EPA allowed, coaches are weighing more five-man fronts to get Williams, Kenny Clark and Osa Odighizuwa on the field together.
  • Media analysis flags Odighizuwa as a potential offseason trade candidate after a 2025 dip to a 60.4 PFF grade, 25 tackles and one sack through nine games and a snap share drop to 61%.
  • At 3-5-1, Dallas visits the Raiders on Monday night as staff calibrate roles and rotations, including how Overshown is deployed across the defense.