Cowboys and Giants ranked for NFC East safety positions in 2026

The Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants are at the forefront of discussions regarding the best safety rooms in the NFC East for 2026. The Cowboys are undergoing a significant overhaul, potentially adding three new starters, while the Giants are returning both of their starters and incorporating a former player after a season away. The Philadelphia Eagles are reconfiguring their safety unit after losing starter Reed Blankenship, and the Washington Commanders signed Nick Cross to partner with Quan Martin, who has made 32 starts in the last two seasons. The safety rankings highlight the differences in team strategies and player development across the division. As preseason approaches, each team's decisions regarding their safety pairings will be crucial for their defensive systems.

• 2:07 AMYahoo Sports — Cowboys, Giants battle it out for NFC East's best safety rooms in 2026