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Dallas Cowboys have made no progress on George Pickens per report

Many have wondered whether or not the Dallas Cowboys could wind up going offense in the first round of the NFL draft. This is far from ideal obviously, but there is a world where the Cowboys get completely wiped out in terms of blue-chip defensive prospects. Taking defense just to do it would hardly be […]

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Cowboys talent tiers: Defensive backs

We’re in the final segment of our Cowboys talent tier series with the secondary. As we saw with the DL and LB portion, talent among the defensive backs is somewhat dubious. It’s no surprise, then, that CB and S remain near the top of Dallas’ draft needs list. Let’s see how the current roster ranks […]

Peter Schrager final mock draft has Cowboys with incredible first round

There are a million mock drafts. Simulators allow us to play general manager for the Dallas Cowboys and wheel and deal our way to improving our favorite football team. With all due respect to you and I, some mock drafts matter more than others. Those that come from plugged-in NFL insiders carry more weight and […]

Final 7-round mock features a first-round trade for the Cowboys

Draft week is here. After a disappointing season, the week the Dallas Cowboys rely on the most to improve their team from year-to-year is here. The Cowboys own eight picks in the 2026 NFL draft with the idea a majority of them will be spent on defense. The most recent shakeup in the top 10 […]

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Cowboys news: Brandon Aubrey talks about his new deal

Brandon Aubrey opens up about historic deal with hometown Cowboys – Patrik Walker, DallasCowboys.com In the end, this deal was great for Brandon Aubrey and the Dallas Cowboys “I grew up here and I love the organization,” Aubrey said. “I wanted to be back.” A dutiful reminder of Aubrey’s road to now is in order here, […]

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Cowboys draft discussion: Predicting the first 3 picks 

Every week, we gather to discuss the latest news about the Dallas Cowboys and seek our writer’s perspective on each headline. Welcome back to the roundtable. This week we have Sean Martin, David Howman, and Brian Martin.  We start with the Cowboys first pick at number 12. Who do you predict Dallas to take? Mike: if you’re buying […]

3 players who could be surprise first-round picks for Cowboys at No. 20

It feels like at this point in time we pretty much have a good understanding as to what players the Dallas Cowboys could be targeting with their two first-round draft picks this year. With the multitude of mock drafts it’s hard to imagine there will be any surprises Dallas could throw our way, however, it’s […]

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Cowboys could go in unexpected direction in first round

Have you ever walked into one of those funhouses at a carnival? The kind where the mirrors are all warped and you can get kind of lost? Sometimes you wind up bumping into one because you are so confused by the optical illusion. You know this when you walk into the experience. It is understood […]

Unleash this powerful edge-rushing prospect to save the Cowboys

Watching the edge rushing group of the Dallas Cowboys was not an enjoyable sight last season, as it revealed significant gaps that must be addressed if they are to help the defense get off the field. After the controversial decision to trade away Micah Parsons, the vibe in Dallas shifted instantly. They still have the rising Donovan […]

Cowboys roster review: Inside linebackers

It was painfully obvious how porous the Dallas Cowboys’ defense was last year. Much of that could’ve been attributed to their inability to rush the passer, which led to the team’s sack total decreasing by roughly 30 percent from the previous year. However, the run defense was also dreadful. The Cowboys were in the bottom […]

Cowboys draft rumors: Jermod McCoy dropping? Malachi Lawrence at 20?

Draft day is rapidly approaching. With that come the rumors. We’ve gathered a random collection of draft rumors that popped up over the weekend that may impact the Cowboys’ draft plans. CB Jermod McCoy dropping to second round? Albert Breer suggests McCoy’s medical red flags on his knee may drop him to the second round. […]

Cowboys news: Brandon Aubrey situation ends in a win-win

Brandon Aubrey sets record, earning 4-year, $28M extension Monday – Shane Taylor, Inside The Star The Cowboys broke records on Monday with their mega-contract for kicker Brandon Aubrey. That makes him the highest kicker in the HISTORY of football. 20 million dollars, no matter what, just seems like a MASSIVE gamble. Now before I get […]

Cowboys have one goal with potential first-round trade

It is the week of the NFL draft which is exciting on a number of levels. By Saturday evening the Dallas Cowboys will have a brand new draft class, and an undrafted free agency class, and we will really be able to figure out how we feel about this team moving into the 2026 season. […]

35-player mini-draft board for the Cowboys

You know the drill. The 2026 NFL Draft is almost upon us, and soon we’ll learn what the Dallas Cowboys will be doing to improve their football team. It’s that magical time of year when we hold our breath that the front office will turn in the cards of the players we love, so we […]

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Day 2 edge draft prospect who could tempt the Cowboys

We continue our 2026 NFL Draft preview of draft prospects that could interest the Dallas Cowboys. Today we are looking at defensive end Romello Height from Texas Tech. Romello Height DETexas Tech Red Raiders Senior 4-star rating6’3”239 lbs History Height’s first college season started in 2020 at Auburn. He appeared in one game with no recorded tackles as it was essentially […]

Brandon Aubrey is the highest paid kicker in the NFL

The Dallas Cowboys got it done. After a bit of drama surrounding their situation with kicker Brandon Aubrey, the Dallas Cowboys got a contract extension across the goal line. It was reported around lunchtime on Monday that Dallas is making Aubrey the highest-paid kicker in the NFL. Dallas had placed a second-round tender on Aubrey […]

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Adam Schefter: This long shot scenario would force Cowboys trade up

It is impossible to predict the NFL draft. Many try every year by way of mock drafts. But it is an exercise in futility. The NFL is so unpredictable and we have such small understanding of how things are going to go. Teams can zig or they can zag. It would appear that the Dallas […]

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Cowboys talent tiers: Defensive line & linebackers

Talent? On this defense? Yes, despite what Matt Eberflus failed to do with it, the Cowboys’ defense does have some pieces to work with. Some of them are new arrivals from free agency, and we expect several more to come from the upcoming 2026 draft. As we continue this series of articles looking at how […]

Cowboys news: Linebacker draft prospect called a perfect fit

Mel Kiper’s Favorite Linebacker Prospect is Perfect fit in Dallas Cowboys’ Defense – Mike Moraitis, Sports Illustrated Dallas could get their guy at a very reasonable price. Why Jimmy Rolder is a perfect fit Ideally, anyone the Cowboys add in the front seven will be able to both rush the quarterback and play against the […]

Cowboys need high-flying ballhawk corner prospect

It was not that long ago that the Dallas Cowboys’ cornerback room was a strength, as Trevon Diggs and DaRon Bland were discussed as one of the top cornerback duos in the league. Injuries have complicated the position group in a hurry, as Diggs is gone and Bland is recovering from a foot injury, leaving […]

What history tells us about the Cowboys draft pick at 12

In this year’s draft, Dallas holds the 12th overall pick. After a 7-9-1 season, and they also own pick 20 from the Micah Parsons trade (which we’ll cover later). The Cowboys coaching staff and front office message has been unusually direct, they want culture-changing first-rounders and they are focused on rebuilding a defense that was […]

Why Giants draft trade boosts Cowboys draft odds

Can the Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants actually be friends for a day? In a move that sent alarm bells through the NFC East, the Giants have officially traded away their defensive anchor, Dexter Lawrence, to the Cincinnati Bengals for the rights to the 10th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. This massive […]

Cowboys roster review by position: Edge rushers

Entering the 2025 season, the Dallas Cowboys knew they would face challenges in rushing the passer. They traded away Micah Parsons, one of the league’s most premier pass rushers, and that left a big hole. The Cowboys had 52 sacks as a team in 2024 and that number plummeted to 35 the following season. While […]

Cowboys news: The trade Dallas should be thinking about making

ESPN trade idea urges Cowboys to make draft move fans have wanted all along – Jason Kandel, The Landry Hat With limited draft ammo, the Cowboys have to consider this move. The Dallas Cowboys have two first-round picks at their disposal, but after their 20th overall pick, they won’t make another selection until 92nd overall. […]

How Dallas performs against the consensus draft board in Round 1

With just a few days before the 2026 NFL draft, the picture is coming clearer of the Dallas Cowboys draft plans if you trust the pundits. Now more than ever, analysts are projecting the Cowboys to move up into the top ten to land one of the better defensive prospects in the draft. But if […]

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