The name of the game for the Dallas Cowboys in the 2026 NFL Draft was defense, and they specifically nailed it in the first three rounds. After taking safety Caleb Downs and edge Malachi Lawrence in round one, the Cowboys selected linebacker/edge Jaishawn Barham out of Michigan in round three after not having a second-round […]
The Dallas Cowboys just made a massive statement by drafting Caleb Downs with the 11th overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft. This is the highest draft investment the team has made in the safety position since all the way back in 2002 when they drafted Roy Williams. You can feel the excitement people have for adding […]
We may look back on a week ago from today as one of the more important days in Dallas Cowboys franchise history. Obviously Caleb Downs has yet to even participate in an NFL practice, but the excitement generated by the Cowboys drafting him has really raised the vibes and disposition of the fanbase. After two […]
Most of the Packers’ ambitions for the 2026 NFL Draft were already tied up in the prodigious talents of Micah Parsons. We’ve known that since they made the uncharacteristically bold move to free the formerly disgruntled pass rusher from the clutches of the Dallas Cowboys. But that’s not to say the Packers had a quiet […]
Cowboys WR George Pickens signs his franchise tag – Jon Machota, The Athletic The George Pickens franchise tag drama has ended. Dallas Cowboys Pro Bowl wide receiver George Pickens signed his franchise tag tender Wednesday. While Pickens would prefer a long-term contract, the tag will pay him a guaranteed $27.3 million for the 2026 season. The Cowboys […]
When you think of the Dallas Cowboys and the San Francisco 49ers, you probably think of some iconic moments. From “The Catch” to the ‘90s conference championship battles, to even a couple of playoff games in recent years, these two teams always seem to find a way to cross paths when there’s a lot on […]
It’s been over a month since we last ranked the Cowboys’ roster needs, and a lot’s happened since then. How are things looking after the 2026 NFL Draft, undrafted free agent signings, and other player acquisition moves? Back in mid-March, after the first wave of free agency, we took stock of Dallas’ needs. Here was […]
March Madness to expand to 76. The NCAA is set to expand the tournament to 76. Beginning pretty soon too, like 2027 soon. CSU creates award named after Isaiah Stevens Colorado State basketball icon Isaiah Stevens will now have an award named after him the school announced on Tuesday. Eight former Wyoming Cowboys sign NFL […]
Cowboys LB coach ‘feels really good’ after NFL draft, new additions – Patrik Walker, DallasCowboys.com The linebacker position is one fans are still concerned about, but not the position coach. Not to be forgotten, however, is the work that was done on Day 2, when the Cowboys traded a fifth-round pick to add veteran linebacker […]
The Miami Dolphins shocked their fanbase last Thursday when they selected Alabama offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor with the twelfth pick in the 2026 NFL Draft after trading back one spot with the Dallas Cowboys — passing on two fan favorites, Caleb Downs and Reuben Bain Jr., in the process. While many of Miami’s fans were […]
Coming into the draft, the Cowboys needed to make a splash. Armed with two first-round picks after the Micah Parsons trade, the Cowboys were set up with enough resources to get premium talent or move up in the draft if they chose to do so. Even though the Cowboys had top options early in the […]
For more than two decades, Bob McGinn has been polling personnel people before the draft about draft prospects, first for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and most recently for golongtd.com. McGinn uses the results of those polls to rank draft prospects at their respective positions and spices up the rankings with comments from anonymous scouts. The […]
The idea of a blockbuster trade between the Los Angeles Rams and the Dallas Cowboys involving George Pickens may have seemed far-fetched just months ago. But as the dust settles from the 2026 NFL Draft and contract realities begin to take shape, the framework for a potential partnership could take shape. Factor #1: Rams still […]
Now that the actual NFL Draft has come and gone, let’s take one more look back at our predictions for how it would go down. For the purposes of this exercise, a correct draft position prediction for a player (within one spot) is worth one point, a correct team-player combo prediction is worth three points, […]
Report: Cowboys to sign 2x-Super Bowl WR, former Aaron Rodgers target – Todd Brock, The Cowboys Wire Marquez Valdes-Scantling spent last season with the San Francisco 49ers and Pittsburgh Steelers. Dallas is signing veteran receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling to a one-year-deal, per a report from NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero. Valdes-Scantling, 31, is entering his ninth […]
The Dallas Cowboys draft class for 2026 is in the books. Let’s do a brief recap of what they got before getting to the grade. Caleb Downs is the jewel of the draft class. He will become the quarterback of the defense and will slide between multiple roles in Christian Parker’s defense. Edge Malachi Lawrence […]
Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling is signing with the Dallas Cowboys, per Tom Pelissero. Valdes-Scantling signed with the Steelers in the middle of the 2025 season, where he went on to appear in five games. He caught 10 passes for 80 yards and one touchdown with Pittsburgh. Prior to joining the Steelers last […]
The Dallas Cowboys are adding more depth to their wide receiver room. Per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, veteran Marquez Valdes-Scantling is singing a one-year deal with the Cowboys. Valdes-Scantling is a former fifth-round pick in the 2018 NFL Draft of the Green Bay Packers. He spent four years with them and racked up 123 […]
The 2026 NFL Draft is in the books, and the Dallas Cowboys clearly understood the assignment of completely overhauling a historically bad defense from a year ago as the main objective of this draft. The Cowboys actually made only one pick that originally belonged to them, and it went to a familiar place with Penn […]
The Cowboys have 16 new rookies on the roster, and potentially more on the way, from the 2026 NFL Draft and the signing of undrafted free agents. While more players will be added between now and training camp to fill out the 90-man roster, we thought we’d take an early look at a potential depth […]
The Dallas Cowboys were busy over the weekend, making seven picks to bolster their roster for the upcoming season. In a move that predictably shows where their focus was, five of those seven selections were on the defensive side of the ball. They also sent a fifth-round pick to the San Francisco 49ers to acquire […]
Draft season has now ended and that can mean only one thing – 2027 mock drafts! That’s right, if you thought you were done with mock drafts, think again. We’re already looking to the next draft even though it may be hard to top the one that just went past. Seriously, it feels like the […]
2026 NFL Draft: Grading the Draft Classes from the NFC East – Mark Heaney, Inside The Star The grades are in. Dallas Cowboys Draft Grade: A Headlined by superstar Caleb Downs, the Cowboys started hot and stayed considerably strong through the rest of their defensive-heavy class. Here is how I grade their individual picks. Draft […]
Nguyen: NFL Draft’s 10 best scheme fits: Giants, Cowboys, Bucs among teams picking perfect pieces (paywall)“I thought Stribling would be a perfect fit for the 49ers because of his ability to run after the catch, and he’s the best blocking receiver in the draft, both skills that former 49er Jauan Jennings was adept at. Stribling […]
Several TCU Horned Frogs signed undrafted free-agent contracts after the conclusion of the 2026 NFL Draft on Saturday afternoon. DJ Rogers (Cowboys), Devean Deal (Seahawks), Chase Curtis (Jets), Channing Canada (Patriots), Joseph Manjack IV (Broncos), Kevorian Barnes (Giants), Trent Battle (Falcons) will all compete for roster spots. TCU had three players (Bud Clark, Kaleb Elarms-Orr […]