Cowboys 2026 roster rundown: CB Cobie Durant

Dec 7, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Rams cornerback Cobie Durant (14) celebrates after defeating the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J.

Rebilas-Imagn Images There are a lot of newcomers in the Cowboys’ secondary, some bringing valuable experience and others exciting upside. Cobie Durant is in that first group, looking to help Dallas’ restore defensive solvency after a successful run with the Rams. Durant has has been on three-straight playoff teams before 2026, and Cowboys fans hope that he keeps the streak going.

BackgroundYears in NFL: 4Acquired by: Free agency (2026)Durant was a fourth-round pick by Los Angeles in 2022, the spring after their last Super Bowl victory. As a rookie, he played a primary backup role as the fourth CB with the ability to help in the slot and outside. He appeared in 13 games and got one start, with a surprising three interceptions despite his smaller role.

He finished second on the team to star Jalen Ramsey, who went to the Pro Bowl that year with four picks.Durant became the primary nickel back in his second year, starting nine games, and then a full-time starter for the last two years. He’s had mixed reviews along the way, with struggles in coverage and run defense at times but then some keys positive plays in big moments.

Durant’s two interceptions of Caleb Williams in the Rams’ road playoff win last January were career highlights. But it was also a strong year overall: Durant was Pro Football Focus’ 39th-best cornerback in 2025, up from being ranked 95th the year before.As a free agent this March, Durant was quickly signed by Dallas as part of its defensive renovation.

After the front office admitted to missing Jourdan Lewis slot corner skills last year, Durant’s experience in that role points to a likely reason that he’s here. But with his improved play as an outside corner, the flexibility will be key given the many moving parts the Cowboys are currently wor