Signed by Cowboys Cowboys sign CB Cobie Durant

[conner01]

What's with all the one year deals?

Players wanting a prove it year where they get playing time to prove they can plsy and hit FA a year later

 

[JayFord]

Disappointed that this guy was only a starter because of injuries ....... the way everyone was talking he sounded like a perennial pro-bowler.

Hope this works out ......... like it almost never does with these types of players.

Hes a solid starter….and we need those kinds of guys…

 

[conner01]

What's good is even if he is only on a one year deal, he could probably man on of the starting CB spots if Revel or Bland isn't ready the start of the season (Both should be ready though). But he should take the starting slot role from Reddy.

And allow you to work a rookie in slowly if you draft a guy. Really good addition considering. Goid depth who can start if needed

 

[kramskoi]

It’s funny to see people trying to tell Parker—who isn’t even reading this—how to do his job as our new DC, when he was hired because we trust him to make the right calls, especially with roster changes.

Clowney might still have something left to give, but if you’ve noticed, he hasn’t stayed on a team for more than a year or two in a long time, and there’s a reason for that. If they bring him back, fine, if not, no big deal.

A lot of this is his choice anyway—some veterans skip early offseason programs, don’t bother with extra work, and roll in closer to camp or even just a few weeks before the season to get ready and then go to work.

This isn’t just on the Cowboys; some players do it intentionally. Also, plenty happens after the draft—teams like the Cowboys will make more moves once they know exactly who they got and who they didn’t. That’s why I don’t love free agency so far before the draft; you can target free agents more precisely afterward.

Remember, they picked up George Pickens in May when they missed out on TET, and traded Parsons right before the season started. Big moves can still come, even during the draft, so anyone disappointed with the offseason so far probably isn’t seeing how this process really works.

Right. Michael Strahan said (iirc) that if he knew that he could just pay a fine for not attending camp he would've...not attended camp. Don't imagine too many vets like the grind of it all. They just wanna play football. They figure they are vested, established and their record speaks for itself...especially former all-pros and pro-bowlers.

The problem with targeting free agents post-draft is the slim pickings that are left. You can get better deals yes but what about the quality? That would be my concern. Not saying that you can't target better but you would have to admit that you'd be working with a smaller group of players. And it's what a lot a fans simply don't like about the way Jones has approached this in the past. Waiting too late to enter the fray and then finding that there is not a lot to work with...although he has turned his nose up at guys like Travis Henry, who could definitely have helped this team a few years back. Some edge rushers have also been looked over. That 21-23' period was pretty horrible for free agent acquisitions. They didn't do nearly enough and the trade of Amari Cooper was disastrous imo. Probably cost them at least a title game appearance in 2022.

 

[Denim Chicken]

 

[ratkinson]

Hopefully he bring what was missed when we let Jordan Lewis walk. (Slot QB with toughness and DAWG mentality).

Yep, and that was a very dumb decision to let JL go by Jerry. I read that he had regrets.

 

[boysfanindc]

I think Allen is the fallback option at 12 if they get wiped out as well. Recent reports indicating Miami is probably not going corner at 11 w all of their new DB signings. So that could open the door to Delane , if he’s the best available.

Allen is a huge reach 12 and a small reach at 20. If they target him they need to trade back,

 

[zrinkill]

Hes a solid starter

Sure he is ...... when the guys in front of him are injured.

He never starts the year as a starter ........ until he signed with Dallas at least.

 

[sdfidaho]

DT and Linebacker in round 1

I’d still go LB/DB or LB/Edge if the right Edge falls

 

[JBS]

Allen is a huge reach 12 and a small reach at 20. If they target him they need to trade back,

Most people would agree w this. But they said the same about booker last year. Can only trade back if you have a partner.

 

[Shannon1]

Sure he is ...... when the guys in front of him are injured.

He never starts the year as a starter ........ until he signed with Dallas at least.

You are the most negative person I’ve ever seen ! Man go root for another team because what ever they do you are going to hate it !

 

[Shotgun Dave]

Definitely getting a CLEAR impression that this is a new era in Dallas. These roster moves make all KINDS of sense.

That’s new.

 

[Cowboyny]

I hope not.

My opinion, could be wrong, but heard he had a strong interview with the team.

 

[Cowboyny]

I think Allen is the fallback option at 12 if they get wiped out as well. Recent reports indicating Miami is probably not going corner at 11 w all of their new DB signings. So that could open the door to Delane , if he’s the best available.

He might be more for 20, then 12.

 

[Redsfan_83]

This looks to be a good signing, but for only 1 year? For those thinking it lessnes the need to draft CB, this is sitll the case

 

[ScipioCowboy]

Durant has a higher PFF score than Woolen.

 

[BlindFaith]

I like the signing. With the just league average secondary play— we likely would have won 3-4 more games if not more.

Thompson, Locke, and now Durant gives us some solid if not spectacular fits we did not have last year.

As this is CP’s specialty, hopefully the horrid communication, blown assignments, and pathetic tackling will be a thing of the past (fingers crossed)

Diggs killed us last year. Him being gone is a huge plus.

Revel didnt play until late and wasnt 100%. I liked what I saw from him. He should make big strides with a training camp at full strength.

Bland never looked comfortable. Moving him in and out may have been part of that. Having poor safety play contributed. Having a rotation of jags on the other side contributed. Provided he comes back healthy, he should be fine.

Butler only played late and was rusty. He should be better come camp.

Now with Durant and Thompsons ability to play the slot as well, we're looking ok on the back end. But adding another CB or Safety could definitely still be in the cards.

 

[stuckindc]

Championship?

Houshmazili, Championship!!

 

[BlindFaith]

No its not, it's just new starters. It's a wash across board. If anything Wilson is better than Thompson he just got way too much crap around here.

Most misinformed post of the week.

 

[SymphonySteve]

Here's the PFF ranking for Durant:

"180. CB Cobie Durant, Los Angeles Rams

Snaps: 2,511 | PFF grade: 64.0​

Durant played a career-high 985 snaps during the Rams' run to the 2025 NFC Championship Game, although his results were inconsistent. While he snagged six interceptions, he also allowed eight touchdowns in coverage, tied for the second-most among any defensive player. Owning a 64.0 overall PFF grade since 2023, the 28-year-old Durant could be a cheap starting option at cornerback."

He is indeed a 'cheap starting option'.