Cowboys’ players-only defensive meeting encapsulates the desperation in Dallas

The Dallas Cowboys held a players-only defensive meeting after a demoralizing Week 5 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

By Jerry Trotta · The Landry Hat

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 2:00 PM

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The Landry Hat argues a players-only defensive meeting highlights growing desperation for the Dallas Cowboys.
Cowboys linebacker DeMarvion Overshown confirmed the defensive unit held a meeting to establish accountability and standards.
Writer Jerry Trotta contends the defense's poor play leaves no margin for error for quarterback Dak Prescott.

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The Dallas Cowboys' defense held a players-only meeting to address ongoing struggles, linebacker DeMarvion Overshown revealed on Monday. Overshown stated that the unit evaluated its standards and held open discussions about accountability and teamwork amid poor defensive performances early in the season.

The Landry Hat writer Jerry Trotta argues that the meeting highlights growing desperation for Dallas, emphasizing that the defense leaves zero margin for error for quarterback Dak Prescott and the offense. Trotta contends that while hitting bottom in October allows time to recover, defensive improvements must materialize quickly.

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