Cowboys news: Big nickels like Caleb Downs are all the rage

May 1, 2026; Frisco, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys cornerback Caleb Downs (18) on the field during practice at the Ford Center at the Star Training Facility in Frisco, Texas. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images | Chris Jones-Imagn Images Ahead of the curve? Cowboys placing premium on NFL’s newest role, APEX – Reid Hanson, The Cowboys Wire The Cowboys nickel defense got a big boost in the first round with Caleb Downs, but keeping Downs versatile will help determine how often they can actually