For several years now, the Cowboys have had a chronic issue with stopping the run. Their 2025 offseason did little to address this from a personnel standpoint, and Tuesday’s joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams was a reminder of how ugly it can get. As Dallas prepares for a fresh, new season, they’re still dealing with this tired, old problem.

Last year was abysmal. The Cowboys gave up the fourth-most rushing yards and the fifth-highest yards-per-carry in the league. Injuries weren’t the issue; most of Dallas’ key defensive personnel, particularly in terms of run defense, played the majority of the season. Our previous defensive coordinator, Mike Zimmer, blamed some of this on not installing more of his system earlier in the year. But considering how much worse his defense was against

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