Cowboys News: Agent Zero identified, Prescott’s bonafides, defense solidified

The new No. 0 in Dallas, how the Cowboys defense is already set for 2023 and a deeper look at Prescott’s heavily discussed 2022 season. | From @CDBurnett7

Cowboys’ star linebacker Micah Parsons was excited about the rule change, allowing No. 0 to be donned in the NFL. Little did he know another member of his defense was way ahead of him in securing a number change before Parsons could lobby for it.

With the season still months away, Dallas has their defense aligned with the acquisition of cornerback Stephon Gilmore while retaining key players at all three levels. On the offensive side, there’s more to be said about quarterback Dak Prescott’s 2022. While the optics weren’t perfect, advanced stats show his aggressive play resulted in a lack of useless completions, near the top of the league in the category.

A large reason for that? Wide receiver CeeDee Lamb, who took high expectations and matched them with a season that cemented his spot as one of the best receivers in the NFL. Now officially in draft month, the first round for the Cowboys is unpredictable with the moves they’ve already made. Potential routes they’ll take on Day 1 and more in the latest News and Notes.