Cowboys add new players on defense heading into offseason

The Dallas Cowboys made key defensive additions this offseason, highlighted by the signing of safety Jalen Thompson, their largest free-agent contract since 2012. The excitement surrounding rookie Caleb Downs has overshadowed other arrivals, such as Quinnen Williams, who enters his first full season with the team after a mid-season trade last year. Analysts suggest that Thompson and Williams, along with Downs, are set to play significant roles on the revamped defense. This offseason's changes represent a major overhaul for the Cowboys, with several new players expected to contribute.

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