When the first preseason whistle blew, just like déjà vu, we felt a similar sting. The Rams carved up the Dallas front for 181 yards; each carry was a stark reminder: Is the Cowboys’ run defense fixable, or is it just a scar that won’t heal? It’s a tough question, one that looms large as the 2025 regular season inches closer. For Dallas, the answer could mean the difference between finally reaching the promised land or watching another season slip away in missed tackles and open lanes. Are things going to change, or stay status quo?

It’s not just another NFL storyline; it’s fast becoming an existential crisis for the Cowboys. Last season, the Cowboys ranked 31st in run defense, saved only by a late slump by the Panthers. The Cowboys tried to patch the hole. DC Mike Zim

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