While there have been several teams connected to Curl this winter already, Pro Football Focus’s Mason Cameron<\/a> wrote that the Dallas Cowboys should be among the top teams for Curl.<\/p>\n Making life difficult on the quarterback by disguising coverages and structure is the name of the game for modern NFL defenses. That\u2019s exactly what Christian Parker will aim to do as the Cowboys\u2019 new defensive coordinator. Having spent three seasons under the tutelage of Vic Fangio \u2014 2021 in Denver and 2024-25 in Philadelphia \u2014 Parker understands the value of disguising looks. Last season, the Eagles deployed coverage disguises at the highest rate in the NFL (41.1%).<\/p>\n Curl, having played under Rams defensive coordinator Chris Shula, is a savvy safety who understands the nuances of baiting throws into disguised looks, as no defense over the past two seasons has run more coverage disguises than the Rams’ unit. On those looks, Curl has recorded a strong 74.5 PFF coverage grade, making him a strong fit for Dallas\u2019 new look defense.<\/p>\n Curl could make as much as $10 million a year on a new deal, per Spotrac<\/a>, which is more than double what he made when he signed with the Rams in 2024. L.A. also just re-signed Quentin Lake, so they may not want to overspend at the safety position when other areas of the roster need support.<\/p>\n
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