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Grading every pick of the Cowboys 2026 NFL Draft

The 2026 NFL Draft has come and gone, and the Cowboys added seven new players. Make it eight if you want to count the trade for 49ers linebacker Dee Winters. In total, five of their picks were on the defensive side of the ball, delivering on a clear imperative to beef up that side of […]

Cowboys flip the script with massive defensive philosophy change

For a long time, the Dallas Cowboys operated under a very specific set of roster-building rules that essentially treated the middle of the defense like a bargain bin at a thrift store. If you played defensive tackle or safety, you were likely either a mid-round project or a veteran looking for a one-year prove-it deal. […]

Roster winners and losers from Cowboys defensive-focused draft

The 2026 Dallas Cowboys draft class is in the books. With seven total picks and only two going to the offense, the Cowboys came away from a draft with less than three picks on offense for the first time since 2017. Drew Shelton as their earliest drafted offensive player at 112, a tackle from Penn […]

Cowboys assembling the Voltron of defensive ends

Let us be honest about one thing right out of the gate. Trying to replace Micah Parsons is no easy task. The team’s former star pass rusher is a generational talent who is a nightmare for opposing coaches because he can beat you in so many ways. Parsons is a guy with explosive get off, insane bend, […]

See the final 2026 NFL Draft grades for the Cowboys

The 2026 draft is in the books. The Cowboys started off strong – their trade-up in the first may have been the highlight of this draft – and continued to add a lot of speed, athleticism, and football IQ to the team over the last three days. The crew at the Dallas Morning News gets […]

Cowboys news: Recapping the Dallas draft and trades

Dallas Cowboys’ 2026 NFL draft picks: Full list, analysis – Todd Archer, ESPN.com Here’s how the Cowboys did during the the draft. Round 1, No. 11 overall: Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State My take: Some personnel people considered Downs, 21, the best player in the draft, even though he does not play one of the pivotal positions. […]

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Cowboys defensive makeover is even more extreme than you think

Jerry Jones opened the press conference following Day 2 of the draft by pointing out the changes made to the defense. “We have been able to, as of right now, rebuild this defense. I think the fact that we put a new newness to the system and coaching staff, and new faces that we’ve added, […]

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 […]

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 […]