Trending Now - Cowboys' Strong Defense Positions Them as NFC East Favorites

WHO:

DallasCowboys.com - Cornerback Shavon Revel is entering his second year with the Cowboys.

Fox News - Mark Schlereth, FOX Sports NFL analyst

Fox News - Dallas Cowboys, Brian Schottenheimer (head coach), Dak Prescott (quarterback), CeeDee Lamb (wide receiver), George Pickens (wide receiver), Micah Parsons (edge rusher), Quinnen Williams (edge rusher), Kenny Clark (edge rusher), Rashan Gary (edge rusher), Caleb Downs (safety), Malachi Lawrence (safety), Tyler Guyton, Tyler Smith, Cooper Beebe, Tyler Booker, Terrance Steele, Drew Shelton, T.J. Bass

WHAT:

DallasCowboys.com - Shavon Revel delivered five starts for the Cowboys in 2025 despite recovering from a torn ACL.

DallasCowboys.com - Revel's missed tackle percentage was 12.8% on 35 tackles through seven games played in 2025.

Fox News - The Dallas Cowboys finished the 2025 season with a record of 7-9-1 and missed the playoffs for the second consecutive year.

Fox News - The Cowboys' projected win total for the 2026 season is set at 9.5 wins.

Fox News - CeeDee Lamb finished 11th in the NFL in receiving yards with 1,077, while George Pickens finished third with 1,429 receiving yards in 2025.

Fox News - The Cowboys' front seven struggled in 2025, finishing last in yards allowed per game.

WHERE:

Fox News - The Dallas Cowboys are based in Dallas, Texas.

WHEN:

DallasCowboys.com - Shavon Revel will be 24 months removed from his torn ACL injury when he takes the field for the season opener against the New York Giants in Week 1.

Fox News - The Cowboys' 2026 season is approaching, with training camp expected to begin soon.

WHY:

Fox News - Mark Schlereth believes the Cowboys have the talent to dominate both lines of scrimmage, which he cites as a key factor for their potential success in the upcoming season.

HOW:

Fox News - The Cowboys have invested in a heavy defensive roster, including the No. 11 overall pick Caleb Downs and the No. 23 overall pick Malachi Lawrence.

Fox News - The Cowboys redesigned their offensive line, establishing a foundation with projected starters Tyler Guyton, Tyler Smith, Cooper Beebe, Tyler Booker, and Terrance Steele, along with depth from fourth-round pick Drew Shelton and T.J. Bass.

Fox News - The Cowboys added edge rushers Quinnen Williams, Kenny Clark, Rashan Gary, and Malachi Lawrence to strengthen their front seven.

(UPDATED May 29, 2026 01:38 UTC)

Cornerback Shavon Revel is entering his second year with the Cowboys after delivering five starts in 2025, despite recovering from a torn ACL. During that season, he recorded a missed tackle percentage of 12.8% on 35 tackles across seven games. Revel will be 24 months removed from his injury when he takes the field for the season opener against the New York Giants on September 10.

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(UPDATED May 28, 2026 23:25 UTC)

The Dallas Cowboys finished the 2025 season with a disappointing record of seven wins, nine losses, and one tie, missing the playoffs for the second year in a row. As they prepare for the upcoming season, training camp is expected to begin soon, and the team's projected win total for 2026 is set at nine and a half wins. With key additions like edge rushers Quinnen Williams and Rashan Gary, along with a revamped offensive line featuring projected starters Tyler Guyton and Tyler Smith, analysts like Mark Schlereth believe the Cowboys have the talent to dominate both lines of scrimmage.