The Dallas Cowboys made several additions to the team’s ailing secondary during the first wave of NFL free agency, including multiple players who can step in and contribute as starters from Day 1.

One of those players is former Los Angeles Rams standout cornerback Cobie Durant, who signed a one-year contract with the Cowboys worth up to $5.5 million.

On Friday, after agreeing to terms on Thursday, Durant met in person with defensive coordinator Christian Parker, defensive pass game coordinator/DBs coach Derrick Ansley, and secondary coach Ryan Smith.

After their meeting, Durant spoke to the team’s official website and shared his excitement to join the Dallas secondary and what his goals will be when he steps out onto the field.

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“Just create takeaways and get the ball back to Dak,” Durant said. “Let Dak do what he do. I’m excited for it. Like I said, got great guys in that secondary, and I’m just here to add on.

“They’re getting a guy that the media says is too small. But you know, it ain’t all about the size of the dog, it’s the size of the heart in the dog. ‘The Landshark’s’ coming to make plays and add on to this defense.”

Durant’s “Landshark” nickname is a reference to cornerbacks playing on an island. At 5-foot-11, 181 pounds, Durant knows that he is undersized for the position, but it has never held him back.

Last season, Durant had six interceptions, including three in the postseason, and a pick-six. He added a career-high 40 tackles, seven passes defensed, one tackle for a loss, and one fumble recovery. Over the past two seasons with the Rams, Durant has started 29 games.

There is no denying Durant brings the playmaking ability to immediately make an impact on the Cowboys’ defense, and it will be exciting to see how he carves out a role in Christian Parker’s scheme. He’s certainly ready for the job.

“When I go out there, I don’t think about it as much as just be myself, be the Landshark and just go make plays,” Durant said. “I approach the game with God-fidence, not confidence, really. It’s God-fidence for me, God with confidence. That’s my way of approaching it. Because when I’m between those white lines, they’ve got to see me just like I’ve got to see them.”

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When the Cowboys acquired Rashan Gary, a key discussion point among fans centered around the edge rusher’s contract.

It appears his salary cap figures have been reworked as Dallas moves forward in its busy offseason. According to ESPN, Gary will play in Dallas under a two-year, $32 million deal with $16 million guaranteed.

The deal includes a bonus of $13.2 million.

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Gary will reportedly earn $1.8 million in 2026 with a $1 million active roster bonus. He’ll then earn $15 million in 2027 with another $1 million active roster bonus. The first year of that contract is guaranteed.

The reworked contract has four void years.

Gary originally had base salaries of $18 million (2026) and $21 million (2027) over the next two years. He had signed a four-year, $96 million extension with the Green Bay Packers in 2023.

The Cowboys have high hopes for the veteran edge rusher as they head into a new season under defensive coordinator Christian Parker. Dallas sent a 2027 fourth-round draft pick to the Packers for Gary’s services.

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