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Cowboys 2026 Draft: Day 3 recap

Saturday of the 2026 NFL Draft went about as expected for the Dallas Cowboys. There was a flurry of action early, then a very long wait until their final pick. After defense dominated the first three rounds, the offense finally got some help on Day 3. Let’s recap the final rounds of this year’s draft. […]

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Social media reaction to Day 3 of the draft

It’s the final day of the 2026 NFL Draft, and the Dallas Cowboys have executed the first two days to perfection. As the third and final day of the draft unfolded here’s what social media had to say on all the news and draft picks surrounding the Cowboys. With pick 112 the Dallas Cowboys take […]

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Cowboys draft grades survey: Grading the full 2026 class

We’ve made it all the way through. The 2026 NFL Draft is over for the Dallas Cowboys. As most predicted, it was a defense heavy draft. That started early with the unbelievable luck, and a little skill, that allowed the Cowboys to draft safety Caleb Downs. They proceeded to build on that defensive theme with […]

NFL Draft results: Cowboys’ complete draft class of 2026

The 2026 NFL Draft is in the books. The Dallas Cowboys added seven new rookies, and one veteran that we’re counting here. 1-11: Caleb Downs, safety, Ohio State Cowboys fans were dreaming of Caleb Downs, but it was hard to really believe they would get him. They got him. The perfect match for the nickel […]

How Anthony Smith impacts the Cowboys offense

The Dallas Cowboys wrapped up their work in the 2026 NFL Draft by making East Carolina wide receiver Anthony Smith their final selection with the 218th overall pick. It is always exciting to see how these late-round fliers turn out, and the Cowboys are bringing in a player who can add some spice if his game translates […]

Cowboys NFL Draft 2026: Dallas selects Anthony Smith, WR, East Carolina at pick 218

With the 218th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Dallas Cowboys selected WR Anthony Smith from East Carolina. That was the last open need on our pre-draft ‘needs’ list. PackersNews.com In two seasons with the Pirates, the 6-2, 197-pound Smith caught 105 passes for 1,852 yards and 13 touchdowns, including 64 for 1,053 and seven touchdowns last season. […]

Net results from Cowboys, Dolphins trade for Caleb Downs

The Dallas Cowboys traded up in the first round to select Ohio State safety Caleb Downs. It is going to be a long time before reading or hearing that gets old on any level. Downs is a franchise-changing prospect and Cowboys fans are thrilled about what he can offer the team. He was obviously worth […]

Net results from Cowboys, Eagles first-round trade

The Dallas Cowboys caught some people by surprise on Thursday night when they made a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles. Sometimes division rivals can help each other, though. After the Cowboys took Caleb Downs (which required a trade itself) they were clearly looking to move back from the 20th overall pick. Philadelphia was the proper […]

Demarcus Lawrence compensatory pick: How did the Cowboys use the draft choice?

The 2026 NFL Draft will award compensatory picks to teams that lost top free agents from last year’s class. That includes the Dallas Cowboys, who saw DeMarcus Lawrence sign a three-year, $42 million contract with the Seattle Seahawks. Original Terms of DeMarcus Lawrence leaving in free agency The Cowboys received a fifth-round pick for letting […]

How LT Overton will impact the Dallas defense

The Dallas Cowboys’ selection of LT Overton, Alabama, with the 137th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft addresses their need for defensive line versatility and high-floor depth. Overton, a former five-star recruit who spent time at Texas A&M before finishing at Alabama, enters the NFL as a polished, pro-ready prospect who might lack elite […]

Micah Parsons trade: Cowboys make 2026 NFL Draft first-round pick

The 2026 NFL Draft is here, and that means the big Micah Parsons trade from August 2025 will see another major return for the talented pass rusher. It won’t fully conclude the deal, but it’s the second piece the Dallas Cowboys will add from the Green Bay Packers. Let’s check in on how the two […]

Cowboys NFL Draft 2026: Dallas selects LT Overton, DL, Alabama at pick 137

With the 137th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Dallas Cowboys selected defensive lineman LT Overton from Alabama. The Cowboys have been re-setting their defensive line and they add another piece. NFL.com Overton is a slow-twitch end with impressive power and a consistently rugged demeanor. He has long arms and plays with the anchor/leverage that helps him secure […]

Quinnen Williams trade results: Why aren’t the Cowboys picking at 44?

The Dallas Cowboys made one of the biggest moves of the trade deadline, acquiring star defensive tackle Quinnen Williams in exchange for draft capital in the 2026 and 2027 NFL Drafts. It was a bold move by Dallas, but one they could afford to make after acquiring multiple first-round picks in the Micah Parsons trade […]

How CB Devin Moore will impact the Cowboys defense

The Dallas Cowboys made two picks within three spots to start day three of the draft. They made their first pick for the offense with Drew Shelton at 112th overall, and then getting right back to the defensive rebuild with Florida cornerback Devin Moore at pick 114. Cornerback was seen as a potential first-round need […]

How Drew Shelton impacts the Cowboys offense

After spending most of Friday with a bucket of popcorn, the Dallas Cowboys were back in the driver’s seat, ready to roll on Saturday, making their first of three selections in the fourth round. With the 112th overall pick, the front office decided to take their first offensive player by selecting Penn State offensive tackle […]

NFL Draft 2026 Day 3 live thread II: Cowboys news, trades, needs

We move on to the final day of the draft. The Cowboys have three fourth-round picks so the early part of the day should be exciting Let the fun begin! This is an open thread for draft chat. In the comments below, let us know who you think the Cowboys pick on Day 3. Cowboys 2026 […]

Cowboys NFL Draft 2026: Dallas selects Devin Moore, CB, Florida at pick 114

With the 114th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Dallas Cowboys selected CB Devin Moore. Dallas continues to beef up it’s secondary after taking safety Caleb Downs in the first round. NFL.com Moore is a long outside cornerback with good size but limited experience due to injuries. His size but limited experience due to injuries. His size and […]

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Cowboys NFL Draft 2026: Dallas selects Drew Shelton, OT, Penn State at pick 112

With the 112th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Dallas Cowboys selected Penn State tackle Drew Shelton. Tackle made sense in this draft with Tyler Guyton and Terence Steele having their issues. NFL.com Athletic left tackle prospect with two seasons as a full-time starter at Penn State. His basketball background shows up with natural fluidity as a move […]

NFL Draft 2026 Day 3 live thread: Cowboys news, trades, needs

We move on to the final day of the draft. The Cowboys have three fourth-round picks so the early part of the day should be exciting Let the fun begin! This is an open thread for draft chat. In the comments below, let us know who you think the Cowboys pick on Day 3. Cowboys 2026 […]

How the Cowboys new draft picks fit the roster

It was a long wait on day two of the NFL draft for the Dallas Cowboys to get in on the action, but waiting until pick 92 produced a similar result to waiting until the 11th and 23rd picks in the first round – more help for the defense. As another run on defense was […]

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