Trending Now - Durant Finalizes Deal With Cowboys, Aims to Boost Offense
WHO:
Cobie Durant, cornerback, referred to as "The Landshark"
Malki Kawa, agent for Cobie Durant
Christian Parker, defensive coordinator for the Cowboys
Derrick Ansley, defensive pass game coordinator/DBs coach for the Cowboys
Ryan Smith, secondary coach for the Cowboys
Dallas Cowboys
Cobie Durant, cornerback
Jalen Thompson, safety
P.J. Locke, safety
Matt Hennessy, offensive lineman
DaRon Bland, cornerback
Shavon Revel, cornerback
Caelen Carson, cornerback
Trikwese Bridges, cornerback
Malki Kawa, agent
Christian Parker, defensive coordinator
WHAT:
Cobie Durant expressed excitement about joining the Cowboys, stating, "It's a blessing... just bring what I know in being in this league for four years to add on with DaRon Bland and everybody else in that room."
Durant mentioned his nickname "The Landshark" and his motivation to create turnovers, saying, "Just create takeaways and get the ball back to Dak. Let Dak do what he do."
Durant has seven career interceptions, returning two for touchdowns, and had three interceptions in the 2025 playoffs, leading the NFL in postseason interceptions.
The Cowboys agreed to terms on a one-year deal with Cobie Durant.
The deal is worth up to $5.5 million.
Durant started 15 games for the Rams in 2025 and had six interceptions across the regular season and playoffs.
Durant led the NFL in postseason interceptions in 2025 with three.
Durant has played in 61 total games, starting 39, with 141 total tackles, 26 pass breakups, and seven interceptions in his career.
The Cowboys signed safety Jalen Thompson to a three-year, $33 million deal.
The Cowboys also re-signed TE Princeton Fant.
WHERE:
Frisco, Texas (location of the Cowboys' headquarters)
Los Angeles (where Durant played for the Rams)
WHEN:
The agreement with Cobie Durant was made on March 13th, 2026.
Durant was drafted in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL Draft.
Durant played in all 17 games for the Rams in 2025.
WHY:
The Cowboys are looking to improve their defense in 2026.
The Cowboys have a cornerback need due to DaRon Bland recovering from foot surgery and Shavon Revel's inexperience.
HOW:
Durant indicated his flexibility to play both inside and outside cornerback positions, stating, "Wherever I can contribute to the team and commit those turnovers and get the ball back to Dak... it doesn't matter."
The Cowboys added Durant to their secondary through free agency.
Durant has experience playing both outside corner and in the nickel position.
(UPDATED March 14, 2026 01:24 UTC)
Cobie Durant, known as "The Landshark," expressed his excitement about joining the Cowboys, emphasizing his goal to contribute by creating turnovers and helping quarterback Dak Prescott. With a solid track record of seven career interceptions, including three during the 2025 playoffs, Durant is eager to bring his four years of experience to the team. He also mentioned his flexibility to play both inside and outside cornerback positions, saying he’s ready to do whatever it takes to help the Cowboys succeed.
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(UPDATED March 13, 2026 17:10 UTC)
Today, the Dallas Cowboys made headlines by agreeing to a one-year deal with cornerback Cobie Durant, worth up to $5.5 million, as they look to bolster their defense for the upcoming season. Durant, who started 15 games for the Rams last year and led the NFL in postseason interceptions with three, brings valuable experience to the Cowboys' secondary, especially with DaRon Bland recovering from foot surgery. In addition to Durant, the Cowboys also signed safety Jalen Thompson to a three-year deal worth $33 million and re-signed tight end Princeton Fant.