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Breaking down the Dallas Cowboys 2019 defensive end depth chart

By Randy Gurzi

GLENDALE, AZ - SEPTEMBER 25: Defensive end Demarcus Lawrence #90 of the Dallas Cowboys reacts after a sack during the third quarter of the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at the University of Phoenix Stadium on September 25, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, AZ - SEPTEMBER 25: Defensive end Demarcus Lawrence #90 of the Dallas Cowboys reacts after a sack during the third quarter of the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at the University of Phoenix Stadium on September 25, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /
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ARLINGTON, TX – SEPTEMBER 16: Tyrone Crawford #98 of the Dallas Cowboys celebrates a sack on Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants in the fourth quarter at AT&T Stadium on September 16, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX – SEPTEMBER 16: Tyrone Crawford #98 of the Dallas Cowboys celebrates a sack on Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants in the fourth quarter at AT&T Stadium on September 16, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /

Tyrone Crawford

This is a player who can help at both defensive end and defensive tackle. As of late, it’s been more end than anything for Tyrone Crawford — which has mostly been a move forced by necessity.

Without any better options, the Cowboys have had to use Crawford as their starting right end. This season, he seemed as though he could move back inside once Quinn came onboard, but then a suspension for Randy Gregory happened which may put that on hold.

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Crawford is a swiss army knife for this line as he can move all around and do anything asked of him. He’s a solid pass rusher but excels in run stuffing and running stunts to help free up his teammates. He may never be an All-Pro, but he just keeps getting the job done.

Kerry Hyder

Like Crawford, Kerry Hyder can play both inside and outside. He does thrive though on the edge and had his best season in 2016 when he had 26 tackles and eight sacks. Injuries have slowed him down since then as he has played in only seven games since that year, but he looks to put that all behind him now.

Hyder was an underrated signing who could prove to be quite the find for the Dallas front office.

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