For the Dallas Cowboys to make the playoffs in 2026, the team is going to need its defense to improve greatly after it was the biggest cause of their missing the postseason in 2025. For that to happen, the Cowboys need contributions from some of their 2026 NFL Draft picks, but they will also need some returning players to step up. Thankfully for Dallas, we expect two of those defenders to answer the bell and break out in 2026. Our list of breakout candidates also includes a player on the offensive side of the ball who is primed to have another career year this coming season. EDGE Donovan Ezeiruaku Dallas Cowboys defensive end Donovan Ezeiruaku. | Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images With all the attention on first-round pick Malachi Lawrence, it's easy to forget about Ezeiruaku, who is entering his second campaign and figures to start opposite Rashan Gary . Ezeiruaku showed plenty of promise over 17 games last season.…