The Cowboys snag a proven playmaker. Cobie Durant arrives to bolster a struggling secondary, bringing winning experience and immediate starting potential.
The Dallas Cowboys' secondary was one of, if not the worst in the entire NFL this past season, so the team went out and got some help in free agency. They did so by signing former Los Angeles Rams corner Cobie Durant to a one-year deal.
And a lot of people, including Bleacher Report's Brent Sobleski, seem to be fans of the move.
In his recent article grading recent free agency moves that have occurred, he gave the Cowboys signing the Rams defensive back an 'A'.
"Dallas cut cornerback Trevon Diggs at the end of the 2025 season, leaving a void in the secondary," Sobleski writes. "The Cowboys need a surefire starter to plug into their pass defense, which allowed the most passing yards and second-most passing touchdowns last year. At 28, Durant is a productive playmaker in his prime, coming off his best seasons. The Cowboys were patient in filling a need and landed a high-end free agent who can start Week 1."
Can Cobie fix this secondary? That might be asking a bit much.
But ... the credentials are there to suggest he can mix in with DaRon Bland and Shavon Revel to be a rotational starter.
Durant arrives in Dallas after spending the first four seasons of his career with the Los Angeles Rams. Originally a fourth-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, the former South Carolina State standout developed into a productive defensive back who brings both experience and playmaking ability to the Cowboys’ secondary.
In 2025, Durant tied his career-high in tackles with 40, as well as defending seven passes and nabbing three interceptions. He was even able to take one of those picks all the way back to the house.
Another reason the move received a positive grade is the low risk involved. Durant’s deal is worth up to $5.5 million for one season, making it a relatively affordable addition for a player capable of competing for a starting role. For a team still evaluating its long-term cornerback situation, that type of contract provides flexibility.
Durant being on the Rams this past season means that he knows what it means to win. With the Cowboys finishing under .500 each of the past two seasons, they need a little bit of that kind of experience on the defensive side of the ball right now.
If Durant performs to the level he showed in Los Angeles, the Cowboys may have quietly made one of the more underrated defensive additions of the 2026 free-agency period.