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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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Cowboys fans need to know these 5 underrated Day 3 prospects

The 2026 NFL Draft is just around the corner. The Dallas Cowboys have many options with two first-round picks, and as things get closer we see some reasonable and also some crazy mocks coming out. Before things get too crazy, let’s look at Day 3 and five of the most underrated prospects the Cowboys could […]

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Cowboys scout natural leader at safety position

The Dallas Cowboys will enter the draft with an improved safety group thanks to free agent signings Jalen Thompson and P.J. Locke, who join a former veteran free agent signing, Malik Hooker. Collectively, this threesome provides a safe floor for the position group, but that doesn’t mean the team won’t take a shot at one […]

Cowboys trade down and accumulate 11 players in mock draft

With under a week left to go until the 2026 NFL Draft kicks off April 23 in Pittsburgh, the Dallas Cowboys are a complete enigma right now. No one can possibly predict with any kind of accuracy what they will do with their two first-round picks, or how that will shape the rest of their […]

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Cowboys news: Dallas showing interest in first-round WR

Cowboys’ Jordyn Tyson Interest Opens Door For Shock Pick in NFL Draft – Josh Sanchez, Cowboys On SI Could wide receiver be in play for the Cowboys in the first round? The Dallas Cowboys have been focusing on revamping the team’s putrid defense to kick off the new league, with a strong belief that the team will […]

Brandon Aubrey deadline passes, Cowboys hold rights for 2026

It feels like a long time ago now, but it was just two months in the rearview mirror that the Dallas Cowboys had some contract drama brewing with one of their better players. The Cowboys and Brandon Aubrey had a bit of a back and forth around the NFL combine, and thankfully the dust has […]

Cowboys need to chase this speedy corner draft prospect

The Dallas Cowboys find themselves in a bit of a cornerback conundrum as they prepare for the upcoming draft. Trevon Diggs is gone, DaRon Bland is recovering from a foot injury, and youngsters Shavon Revel Jr. and Caelen Carson are behind schedule in their development, leaving the unit missing that extra spark in the defensive […]

Cowboys mock draft roundup: Sonny Styles and others popular picks a week out

Wednesday was a big day for the NFL draft. Mock drafts from three of the game’s top insiders in Mel Kiper, Todd McShay, and Dane Brugler were released. Amazingly, and curiously, all three of them had the Dallas Cowboys moving up in the first round to number six overall to select Sonny Styles. This is […]

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Cowboys talent tiers: Offensive line

We continue our talent tiers series with the Cowboys’ offensive linemen. The last breakdown was of the skill positions at QB, RB, WR, and TE, and now we’ll get into the guys who set them up for success. The goal of this series is to see how Dallas’ level of talent and security among both […]

How recent trade acquisitions may force the Cowboys draft strategy

In November last year, the Cowboys traded their 2026 second-round pick and a 2027 first-round pick for star defensive tackle Quinnen Williams. He’s signed through 2027, but the level of investment made to get him to Dallas requires him to play more than just those two remaining years for the Cowboys. When he signed his […]

Cowboys news: Christian Parker reportedly has significant draft role

Cowboys’ Christian Parker To Play ‘Significant’ Role in 2026 NFL Draft Plans – Mike Moraitis, SI.com How much say will Christian Parker have in the draft? While it remains to be seen what the Dallas Cowboys will do with their two first-round picks, the consensus is the team should use both of them on defensive picks, […]

One position group will make or break the 2026 season

Since I started writing on Blogging The Boys in 2010, I’ve repeatedly and consistently argued that the key to a successful season for the Cowboys will be an improved passer rating differential, and there is no reason that assessment should change. In 2025, the Cowboys combined a Top 10 passing offense (96.8 passer rating, ranked […]

Fluid cornerback draft prospect could help the Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys enter the draft with a pressing need to solidify their defensive secondary. While the current roster features some wild card options, a lack of reliable depth makes the cornerback position a top priority for the front office. Scouting reports suggest that one specific playmaker possesses the rare athleticism and processing speed required […]

Why so many mocks would have Cowboys making same trade for same player

Wednesday brought with it quite the breadcrumb. This was actually a whole loaf. Mel Kiper, Todd McShay, and Dane Brugler (seemingly) formed an alliance and all wrote down the same name at Tribal Council: Dallas Cowboys trade up to number 6 overall to draft Sonny Styles. The three musketeers in question did indeed have the […]

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Experts predict Cowboys first-round picks in mock draft

When they experts talk, maybe we should listen. Peter Schrager, Dane Brugler, Field Yates, and Ran Carthon recently got together on “The Schrager Hour” and took turns predicting all 32 picks in the first round for the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft. They decided to forgo any trade predictions, instead stood pat and selected with each […]

Cowboys news: Draft experts have Dallas trading up

Draft experts have Cowboys making major move to trade up in multiple mocks – SportsDay, Dallas Morning News Are the Cowboys destined to trade up in the NFL draft? As the NFL draft closes in, much of the focus has been on what the Dallas Cowboys will do in the first round with picks No. 12 and 20.  […]

Stephen Jones: No one has called Cowboys about star wide receiver

If the Dallas Cowboys are going to ultimately trade away wide receiver George Pickens it is going to happen soon. We literally just discussed this. This is known not because we are fortune-tellers, but because if Pickens is dealt it is going to come with the NFL draft which is next week. There are very […]

Cowboys need this offensive position group to take over in 2026

The idea of the Dallas Cowboys “running it back” in any way, shape, or form on either side of the ball is not typically one that gets this fanbase overly excited. Far too many times in recent history, the team has stared obvious regression in the face by doing so, and then seen that regression […]