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Cowboys draft: Dallas trades up to pick 11

After all the speculation pre-draft about a trade, the Dallas Cowboys have made a move. With top defensive prospects Caleb Downs and Rueben Bain Jr. still on the board, the Cowboys decided to make a move to secure a top talent, trading up with the Miami Dolphins. Moving up just one spot in the first round, Dallas […]

NFL Draft 2026 Day 1 live thread: Cowboys news, trades, needs

We have reached another milestone on the NFL calendar. It’s a huge day for NFL teams and fans alike as the 2026 NFL Draft kicks off. This year the draft will be in Pittsburgh and the Cowboys hold picks 12 and 20 in the first round. Let the fun begin! This is an open thread for draft […]

Dallas Cowboys WR George Pickens signing franchise tag

Things progressed very quickly on the George Pickens front for the Dallas Cowboys. During the team’s pre-draft press conference on Wednesday it was noted by Stephen Jones that the team was going to have Pickens play the season out on his tag. It was a curious thing to say to say the least. A few […]

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Ranking the Cowboys first round trades since 2007

With the NFL draft hours away, the buzz is growing about the Dallas Cowboys trading up in the first round to get a star defensive player. From local beat writers to national analysts, most of the final mock drafts have Dallas moving into the top ten to select either Caleb Downs, Sonny Styles, or Mansoor […]

Dallas Cowboys make small but big move in George Pickens negotiations

It never made sense. When Jerry Jones claimed to not know the agent representing Micah Parsons last year, it was obvious to the entire world that he was just trying to get under the agent in question’s skin. Given everything that happened it is hard to say whether that worked or blew up in the […]

The odds for players or a trade with the Cowboys’ pick at 12, 20

The NFL draft has arrived. While the Dallas Cowboys currently sit at pick 12, the betting markets are starting to tell a very different story than the one we might expect. Whether it’s sticking at twelve or making a signature Jerry Jones splash, the oddsmakers have a clear vision of how the first round might […]

Why the Cowboys should covet this massive edge rusher

The Dallas defensive front is currently undergoing a massive transition. Losing a generational talent like Micah Parsons left a gaping hole that is hard to ignore, regardless of how much optimism you have. While the team is hoping for a jump from second-year player Donovan Ezeiruaku, and recently traded for Rashan Gary to steady the […]

Cowboys draft 2026: When Dallas picks in the first round on Thursday

Today is the day that the NFL 2026 Draft gets underway. The Dallas Cowboys have eight overall picks in the draft, and we’re unsure if they will use them all or they will trade some them. Many pundits have them trading around in the first round. Currently the Cowboys hold pick number 12 and 20 […]

Dallas Cowboys Rumors Tracker: 2026 NFL Draft rumors, news, notes

Happy NFL Draft Day! It is going to be a very busy day, evening, and overall weekend as every team in the National Football League looks to improve their roster with talent. If you have lived through a draft before you know that things can sometimes be intense. There is information flying left and right […]

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4 different mock drafts predicting all of the Cowboys’ picks

It’s finally draft week! The 2026 NFL Draft kicks off tonight in Pittsburgh. All of the speculation and buildup is coming to a head, as is the excitement surrounding how the Dallas Cowboys plan on utilizing their two first-round picks this year. While there are endless predictions of how this could play out, some of […]

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Cowboys draft 2026: When and how to watch the NFL draft

Today is the day. NFL fans all over wait for this day almost as much as they do the opening day on the regular-season schedule. The NFL draft starts tonight with round one and every team will try to rebuild their roster and be ready to compete for a Super Bowl. The Dallas Cowboys will be selecting 12th and 20th […]

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Cowboys news: George Pickens to play on franchise tag in 2026

Cowboys say they won’t talk long-term deal with George Pickens – Todd Archer, ESPN Stephen Jones says George Pickens will play on the franchise tag this upcoming season. FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys will not hold contract talks regarding a long-term deal with their franchise-tagged wide receiver George Pickens, according to executive vice president Stephen Jones. The […]

CB draft prospect for the Cowboys is the real McCoy

The Dallas secondary has gone from a strength to a major headache faster than you can get your head turned around on a deep pass. After the bottom dropped out on Trevon Diggs and the unfortunate foot injuries to DaRon Bland, the Cowboys now find themselves in a bit of a pickle. While Shavon Revel Jr. and Caelen Carson were expected to […]

Outlining each of the Cowboys current draft picks

The Dallas Cowboys are heading into the draft with eight total selections, but the road to get there has been anything but simple. There has been a lot of shuffling around, and surprisingly, only three of those eight are actually their own original draft picks – 12, 112, and 152. The front office has been […]

Cowboys mock draft shows value of trading down

There has been plenty of chatter in the last week about the Cowboys trading up in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, and with just one day left until the Raiders are officially on the clock, that chatter has only ratcheted up. However, there are plenty of arguments to be made against trading […]

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 […]