Cowboys Sign Former Saints, Vikings Defender to $2.5M Deal

Dallas adds veteran defensive lineman Jonathan Bullard to bolster their front seven.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 4:06pm

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The Dallas Cowboys have signed former New Orleans Saints and Minnesota Vikings defensive lineman Jonathan Bullard to a one-year, $2.5 million contract. Bullard, who spent last season with the Saints, provides depth and versatility along the Cowboys' defensive line after the team traded away Osa Odighizuwa.

Why it matters

The Cowboys were in need of additional depth on the defensive line, and Bullard's ability to play both inside and outside gives the team more flexibility in their front seven. His signing adds veteran experience to a unit that lost a key contributor in Odighizuwa.

The details

According to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo, the Cowboys are signing Bullard to a one-year deal with a maximum value of $2.5 million. Bullard appeared in 15 games (6 starts) for the Saints last season, recording 26 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, and 2 pass deflections.

  • Bullard spent the 2022 season with the New Orleans Saints.

The players

Jonathan Bullard

A veteran defensive lineman who has played for the New Orleans Saints and Minnesota Vikings.

Osa Odighizuwa

A former Cowboys defensive lineman who was traded to the San Francisco 49ers.

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What they’re saying

“The Cowboys are signing veteran DL Jonathan Bullard.”

— Mike Garafolo, NFL Network reporter

The takeaway

The Cowboys have added a versatile defensive lineman in Jonathan Bullard to provide depth and experience to their front seven, helping to offset the loss of Osa Odighizuwa in a trade.