"The Dallas Cowboys defense is clearly better than it was a year ago, but they are about to have the newest sack leader for the third year in a row. What do I mean by that? Well, if you remember when the Cowboys traded Micah Parsons, they lost the guy who led their team in sacks since the time he was drafted by the team. Last season, Jadeveon Clowney led the Dallas Cowboys in sacks with 8.5, and now as he remains unsigned, the Cowboys, even with a VERY improved defensive line, still lack a true pass rusher."
"Now, let me be clear first, and please read this, the Dallas defense is better than it was last year, and I mean that, but without Clowney, outside two rookies, we don't have a guy that is just strictly a pass rusher. When you take a peak at the Cowboys' depth chart, the defensive line is very good now. Quinnen Williams, Kenny Clark, Rashan Gary, Malachi Lawrence and Jaishawn Barham, a very solid defensive line, and honestly, if I had to guess right now, my guess would be that either Gary or Lawrence will do most of the damage for Dallas this year and one of them will probably lead the team in sacks."
"Gary was a Pro Bowl player in 2024, and had 9 sacks in 2023, and 7.5 sacks in each of the last two seasons. Just over seven sacks cannot be the highest total on your team. I mean I bet that would be one of the lowest totals in the entire league. Then you look at a guy like Williams. He had 12 sacks in 2022, but since then he has only had a total 17.5 in the other four years. The Cowboys allowed 511 points - most in NFL and franchise history - and dedicated their two first-round picks in safety Caleb Downs and DE Malachi Lawrence."
"Lawrence had seven sacks and 31 pressures in 2025 for UCF. And his 4.52-second 40 time was third among edges at the Clark is the same way. He has never had more than 7.5 sacks in a single season, and he is going on the decline as of now, and he will do th"
Dallas’ defense is better than the previous year, but the team still does not have a clear, dedicated pass rusher. After trading Micah Parsons, Dallas lost its long-time sack leader. Last season, Jadeveon Clowney led the team with 8.5 sacks, and his unsigned status leaves a gap in pure pass-rush production. The defensive line is strong with players such as Quinnen Williams, Kenny Clark, Rashan Gary, Malachi Lawrence, and Jaishawn Barham. However, several key linemen have not produced high single-season sack totals, suggesting limited ceiling for leading the team in sacks. The team’s recent draft focus includes safety Caleb Downs and DE Malachi Lawrence, with Lawrence showing pressure and sack ability at UCF.
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