The Dallas Cowboys have embraced a unique strategy this offseason, focusing on acquiring former first-round draft picks who have not yet fulfilled their potential in the NFL. Notable additions include Kenneth Murray, Kaiir Elam, Solomon Thomas, Dante Fowler, and Payton Turner—players with impressive pedigrees but mixed results in their careers thus far. Additionally, second-round talents like Javonte Williams, Parris Campbell, and Miles Sanders have joined the ranks.

This approach highlights the Cowboys' belief in the raw traits of these players, banking on their coaching staff to unlock the skills that previous teams could not. With investments in these players, the Cowboys find themselves in a position where success or failure hinges on how well their new coaching strategies can rehabilitate these once-promising athletes. The team is optimistic that, under the right guidance, they can transform their roster's fortunes while continuing to bolster their defensive depth.