Cowboys’ Owner Jerry Jones Highlights Smooth Offseason Despite Behind-the-Scenes Hustle

The Dallas Cowboys typically arrive at training camp bracing for off-field drama, often centered around heated contract disputes. However, this year's offseason has been notably calm, thanks to the efforts of head coach Brian Schottenheimer and general manager Jerry Jones.

“We’ve had a lot going on, and we’ve had to really scramble a lot,” Jerry Jones said during his annual precamp news conference, reflecting on the work being done behind closed doors. “The kind of stuff you don’t see, but that should be that way.”

New Defense Coordination Under Way

The Cowboys hired Christian Parker from the Philadelphia Eagles as their new defensive coordinator to address weaknesses in their defense after a season that saw them give up the most points in franchise history. “We’ve made that bed when we brought in new scheme, new coaches, new players,” Jones noted.

Draft Picks Signal Defensive Rebuild

The Cowboys used their first three draft picks on defensive positions, including Ohio State safety Caleb Downs with the 11th selection, and worked to address other personnel deficiencies in free agency. “All those moves that we made, it was not a quiet offseason for us,” Schottenheimer added.

Jones sees this as an opportunity for his star trio led by Dak Prescott and wide receiver CeeDee Lamb to help the dynamic offense thrive over the upcoming three-plus weeks of training camp.

Frequently Asked Questions

What challenges are the Dallas Cowboys facing heading into training camp?

The main focus will be on shaping an overhauled defensive roster under new coaches and players to help support Brian Schottenheimer’s offensive strategy. The urgency is high to address defensive deficiencies, especially after a historically poor season.

Will there likely be further moves to improve the defense?

While Jerry Jones didn't rule out the possibility of additional trade-related moves, he cited league rules about tampering and declined to discuss any specific interest or contact with other teams like Las Vegas Raiders' Maxx Crosby.