{"id":849860,"date":"2026-06-07T03:23:21","date_gmt":"2026-06-07T03:23:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/849860\/"},"modified":"2026-06-07T03:23:21","modified_gmt":"2026-06-07T03:23:21","slug":"dallas-cowboys-player-profile-no-98-dt-jonathan-bullard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/849860\/","title":{"rendered":"Dallas Cowboys player profile: No. 98 DT Jonathan Bullard"},"content":{"rendered":"

Updated June 6, 2026, 11:07 a.m. CT<\/p>\n

The Dallas Cowboys<\/a> worked to reshape their defensive line this offseason to better fit the scheme of new defensive coordinator Christian Parker. Parker is bringing a 3-4 front back to Texas with a twist, and centering his attack around two premiere tackles in Quinnen Williams<\/strong> and Kenny Clark<\/strong>. From there, they’ve taken great lengths to augment the personnel in the front seven.<\/p>\n

One of those acquisitions was free agent Jonathan Bullard<\/strong>, the newest No. 98, most recently of the Minnesota Vikings<\/a>. Bullard signed on for a year as the veteran replacement for Osa Odighizuwa as a potential starter on the defensive line next to Williams and Clark. He’s a rotational run stopper who has played for six different franchises across his 10-year career.<\/p>\n

Rundown\"Jan<\/p>\n

Position:<\/strong> Defensive Tackle<\/p>\n

Age:<\/strong> 32<\/p>\n

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Height:<\/strong> 6-foot-3<\/p>\n

Weight:<\/strong> 290 pounds<\/p>\n

Hometown:<\/strong> Shelby, NC<\/p>\n

High School:<\/strong> Crest<\/p>\n

College:<\/strong> Florida (Film Study Video vs Alabama (2015)<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Draft:<\/strong> 2016 3rd-round pick (No. 72)<\/p>\n

Acquired:<\/strong> 2026 Free Agency<\/p>\n

Contract:<\/strong> One-year contract (2026), $2 million<\/p>\n

2025 Base Salary:<\/strong> $1.5 million, guaranteed<\/p>\n

Career Earnings<\/strong>: $1.2million (per Over<\/a>The Cap<\/a>)<\/p>\n

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Bullard is a run stopper through and through, and is not bringing much to the table in terms of pass rush. He has just 6.5 sacks across his 10-year career. After dealing with a rash of injuries throughout the middle of his career \u2014 he played in just 36 games from 2019 through 2022 \u2014 he’s only missed two contests over the last three seasons combined.<\/p>\n

Bullard is a rotational player, averaging around 21 snaps a contest last year with the Vikings, and Dallas will likely use him on run downs in 2026. His primary competition is fourth-round pick LT Overton. The club will also likely bring Rashan Gary down to the line when they go with a four-man front.<\/p>\n

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