The Dallas Cowboys have made it crystal clear where their priorities lie this offseason: shoring up a defense that needed serious attention. And while they've certainly added bodies, the real question is whether those bodies are actually game-changers.

According to ESPN's Aaron Schatz, the Cowboys still face a significant question mark at edge rusher, despite a flurry of offseason moves. "The Cowboys have a surprisingly solid two-deep across their depth chart," Schatz notes. "Edge rusher is a position that isn't a hole, per se, but definitely has questions."

Here's the thing: Schatz goes on to name six players who could potentially fill that role for Dallas. The catch? Every single one of them comes with a reason for doubt.

Let's break down the roster of hopefuls. Rashan Gary, acquired from Green Bay, failed to record a single sack in the final 10 games of last season. Donovan Ezeiruaku is recovering from hip surgery and has been limited this offseason. Sam Williams managed just one sack in 2025. James Houston flashed with 5.5 sacks but struggled mightily against the run. Marist Liufau is transitioning to the edge but has zero experience at the position. And first-round pick Malachi Lawrence is promising, but he's still a rookie finding his footing in the NFL.

That's a mix of players coming off rough seasons, others with clear limitations, and a couple of unproven talents. It's a group that raises more questions than answers.

Whether or not Dallas makes additional moves at this position, the edge rusher spots will be the ultimate X-factor for the upcoming season. If one or two of these guys can step up and deliver, it could be the spark that pushes the Cowboys back into playoff contention. But if they fall short, the defense may still have a glaring hole that holds the entire team back.