Cowboys See Biggest Jump in Post-Draft NFL Power Rankings
Summary
The Dallas Cowboys improved their NFL ranking after the 2026 draft by adding several strong defensive players and hiring a new defensive coordinator. Their team moved up from 14th to 8th place in CBS Sports’ power rankings, the biggest jump among all NFL teams.Key Facts
- The Cowboys drafted five defensive players including Caleb Downs, Malachi Lawrence, Jaishawn Barham, LT Overton, and Devin Moore.
- They traded for linebacker Dee Winters and Pro Bowl edge-rusher Rashan Gary.
- The team signed cornerback Cobie Durant from the Los Angeles Rams.
- Christian Parker was hired as the new defensive coordinator for Dallas.
- These changes addressed Dallas’s previously weak defense.
- Pete Prisco of CBS Sports moved the Cowboys from 14th to 8th in the power rankings.
- The New England Patriots dropped three spots from 8th to 11th, partly due to uncertain coaching.
- The Seattle Seahawks remain ranked number one overall in Prisco’s updated power rankings.
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