Cowboys Defense 53-Man Roster Projection: Who Actually Makes It?

DLLS Dallas Cowboys Podcast · Aug 25, 2026 · 1h

Jeff Cavanaugh, Jesse Holley and Clarence Hill project the Dallas Cowboys’ defensive 53-man roster and break down where the real roster battles are — and how many genuinely tough decisions the team has to make.

How much have our expectations for this defense changed from where we were before training camp? Which players have played their way onto the roster? And where could the Cowboys still make some surprising decisions?

Plus, Joe Milton suddenly looks like he could have some trade value. If another team comes calling, would the Cowboys actually consider moving him?

And, as always, we’re…