Cowboys Rumors: Top 6 Green Dot Candidates On Defense Ft. Dee Winters & DeMarvion Overshown

Dallas Cowboys news & rumors on who will be the “green dot” signal caller role for the Cowboys defense in 2026: - Sign up for PrizePicks with code: HMA and get $50 in lineups instantly when you play your first $5+ lineup! https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/CHAT - The green dot refers to the literal green dot on a helmet that has a speaker inside it, allowing the player to hear from the play-caller. - Cowboys Head Coach Brian Schottenheimer on the green dot: “The biggest thing I wanna say about that is we're going to train so many people in the green dot, that we're going to find out who's comfortable doing it.” - The green dot player must be a central figure in the defense, typically a middle linebacker or safety, due to the need for instant communication across the field. - The Cowboys Report ranks the top 6 green dot candidates for the Cowboys in 2026: Curtis Robinson, Jaishawn Barham, Caleb Downs, Jalen Thompson, DeMarvion Overshown, Dee Winters. Jump into the comments section and let us know: - Concern level over the green dot duties? Scale it: 1-10 - Who will wear the green dot? - Is the Cowboys’ green dot play-caller on the roster? Type ‘Y’ for Yes, ‘N’ for No Cowboys Green Dot Candidates: #6: Curtis Robinson (LB) #5: Jaishawn Barham (LB) #4: Caleb Downs (DB) #3: Jalen Thompson (SAF) #2: DeMarvion Overshown (LB) #1: Dee Winters (LB) Want the inside scoop on every Dallas Cowboys move, rumor, and training camp update? Subscribe to the Cowboys Report now and never be out of the loop: https://www.youtube.com/CowboysTV?sub_confirmation=1 Don't miss out on more Cowboys Report videos too: - Cowboys Rumors On TJ Watt, Frankie Luvu Trade & Klayton Adams Calling Plays + Schedule | Mailbag - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=na9x7ZTjHD8 - NFL Trade Rumors Cowboys Fans Should See Ft. Josh Sweat & Jordyn Brooks - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aU-aTWRAP8Q - Cowboys Rumors On Re-Signing Jadeveon Clowney, Drafting Brendan Sorsby & Signing Joey Bosa - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OH_jXpO6E9s Outside green dot options: Bobby Wagner (Free Agent) Bobby Okereke (Free Agent) Matt Milano (Free Agent) Jordyn Brooks (Dolphins) Tyrel Dodson (Dolphins) Share this video on Twitter and tag host Tom Downey (@WhatGoingDowney)! What is the green dot in the NFL? - The green dot is a literal green dot on a player’s helmet, indicating it has a speaker for communication with the defensive coordinator. - Only one defensive player on the field can wear the green dot helmet at a time. - The communication system shuts off after 15 seconds, requiring the green dot player to relay calls and make adjustments quickly. - The green dot player is responsible for ensuring the entire defense is aligned and understands the play call. Cowboys Head Coach Brian Schottenheimer's strategy for the green dot role involves training multiple players to find the most comfortable and effective communicator. He stated, “There will be trial and error. There will be different things, different packages of guys being together.” Schottenheimer emphasized the importance of communication for the entire defense, acknowledging that the green dot player for the season is not yet determined. This approach allows the Cowboys to assess various candidates and ensure depth at a critical defensive position. Cowboys current offensive starters: QB: Dak Prescott RB: Javonte Williams WR: CeeDee Lamb WR: George Pickens WR: Ryan Flournoy TE: Jake Ferguson LT: Tyler Guyton LG: Tyler Smith C: Cooper Beebe RG: Tyler Booker RT: Terence Steele The Cowboys Report presented a ranked list of six potential green dot candidates for the 2026 season, including Curtis Robinson, Jaishawn Barham, Caleb Downs, Jalen Thompson, DeMarvion Overshown, and Dee Winters. Curtis Robinson and Jalen Thompson have some prior green dot experience, with Thompson reportedly receiving training in Arizona. Jaishawn Barham and DeMarvion Overshown, despite their potential, lack green dot experience, while Caleb Downs possesses the football IQ but hasn't done the role before. Dee Winters, who has done practice green dot work, is considered the most likely option due to his experience and expected key role in the Cowboys' defense. Only REAL ONES follow Chat Sports on social media for the latest NFL, NBA & college football news & rumors: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chatsports Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chatsports Find Cowboys Report videos on Instagram too: https://www.instagram.com/cowboysreportig #cowboys #cowboysnews #cowboysrumors #CSDB #CSPP2026 #ad #CSCin