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Insider: Cowboys Far Apart on George Pickens Deal, High on Jordyn Tyson

No team in the NFL seems to love contract drama as much as the Dallas Cowboys. This past offseason was full of drama as the Cowboys and Micah Parsons negotiated a new deal.

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Electric WR Prospect Who Can Help Cowboys Sees Great Fit With Pickens, Lamb

The wide receiver position hasn't been a major focus for the Dallas Cowboys throughout the pre-draft process, but that doesn't mean Dallas isn't going to add to position in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Dallas Cowboys News / HITC / April 22

Donald Trump said buying Dallas Cowboys was a ‘no win situation’ before they became the most lucrative US franchise

There was a time when buying the Dallas Cowboys was seen as more risk than reward. Long before they became the most valuable franchise in sports, the team was struggling both on and off the field, with uncertainty surrounding its future.

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / April 22

The Dallas Cowboys trading down is most likely result on Thursday

The 2025 Dallas Cowboys had one of the worst defenses in franchise history, and the 2026 NFL Draft has six blue-chip defensive prospects that could help fix that problem.

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The 'First round QB's since 2000' quiz

Since the year 2000, a total of 77 quarterbacks have been selected in the first round of the annual NFL Draft. How many of the 77 can you name in six minutes?

The 'Heisman Trophy winners since 2000' quiz

The 'CFB champion QB's since 1998' quiz

The 'College Football Player of the Year' quiz

Dallas Cowboys News / A to Z Sports / April 22

5 shocking but totally realistic picks the Dallas Cowboys could make in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft

The Dallas Cowboys’ NFL Draft is almost here. You know all about the most popular names but what about shocking options we could hear from them in the first round?

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First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?

Teams are finalizing their Big Boards with much of NFL free agency in the rearview mirror. There's a look at the least first-round mock draft as of April 8, 2026.

Mel Kiper Jr., Todd McShay, Dane Brugler all link Ty Simpson with one team

Predraft visit fuels speculation regarding certain Cardinals move

Panthers may be hoping this offensive weapon falls to them in first round of NFL Draft

Jermod McCoy hit with massive injury red flag days before NFL Draft

Mel Kiper Jr., Dane Brugler share huge predictions about blockbuster Cowboys, Browns NFL Draft trade

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / April 22

Consensus NFL Mock Draft Leaves Cowboys Defense Short in 2026

With the real 2026 NFL draft just one day away, there’s no shortage of mock drafts to be found. Whether you want one focused solely on the Dallas Cowboys, or the entire league, the options seem to be endless.

Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / April 22

Schefter suggests Cowboys could draft possible Pickens replacement

Adam Schefter suggests Cowboys could draft possible George Pickens replacement

Ever since the Cowboys used the franchise tag for the 2026 season to retain Pickens, there has been no indication that the two sides are close to signing a multiyear contract extension.

Brandon Aubrey's record-breaking extension with Cowboys proves he's no ordinary kicker

Cowboys could make NFL Draft trade that may not excite fans

Only one pick makes sense for the Cowboys

First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?

The 'Last 1K-yard receiver by NFL team' quiz

Dallas Cowboys News / Stadium Rant / April 22

Jerry Jones And The Cowboys: Last Chance To End A 30-Year Championship Drought?

I was still in college the last time I watched the Dallas Cowboys raise the Lombardi Trophy. Droves of Cowboys fans from coast to coast believe the championship drought will continue if owner Jerry Jones remains the card dealer in Dallas.

Dallas Cowboys News / Athlon Sports / April 22

Cowboys Predicted to Select George Pickens Insurance at No. 12 in 2026 NFL Draft

In a rare aggressive move from Jerry Jones last offseason, the Dallas Cowboys acquired George Pickens in a trade from the Pittsburgh Steelers, and the move paid immediate dividends.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / April 22

Dallas Cowboys' Perfect NFL Draft Trade Scenario Plays Out In New 2026 Mock

The 2026 NFL Draft is just one day away, and the Dallas Cowboys have some major decisions ahead. With two first-round picks, Dallas could go in multiple directions, but the most smoke has been around a potential trade.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / April 22

One Thing Dallas Cowboys Cannot Afford to Get Wrong in 2026 NFL Draft

The 2026 NFL draft kicks off this Thursday, and the Dallas Cowboys enter the event with two picks in Round 1. Coming off a season in which their defense was atrocious, the Cowboys are expected to look for an impact player with each pick.

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2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.

2026 NFL Draft: 25 prospects who are diamonds in the rough

2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

NFL Draft: Fernando Mendoza’s big issue among latest intel

Penn State's Drew Allar sends message to teams ahead of NFL Draft

NFL GM makes prediction about Giants, Caleb Downs draft rumors

Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / April 22

Cowboys could make NFL Draft trade that may not excite fans

An update from earlier this week indicated that opposing teams were not buying chatter suggesting that Cowboys owner Jerry Jones was desperate to move up in the draft order to land an advertised defensive star.

NFL Draft 2026: True-or-false predictions for David Bailey, Ty Simpson, Jeremiyah Love and Round 1

Only one pick makes sense for the Cowboys

Teams not fully buying talk of Cowboys making blockbuster NFL Draft trade?

First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?

The '2024-25 college football bowl game host cities' quiz

Brandon Aubrey News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 21

Cowboys’ Brandon Aubrey addresses brutal reality despite historic contract

Dallas Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey just secured a massive bag, but he isn’t about to get comfortable. The former soccer standout turned NFL star recently inked a historic four-year, $28 million extension that keeps him in North Texas through the 2029 season.

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The 'Playoff debut scoring-record by team' quiz

The 'NBA minutes-per-game leaders' quiz

The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz

The 'Most NBA-debut points by NBA team' quiz

Kenny Clark News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / April 21

Kenny Clark's New Cowboys Jersey Number Is Blast From Pro Bowl Past

The Dallas Cowboys revamped the team's defensive front last season with a series of trades, beginning with a move that shipped All-Pro pass rusher Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / April 21

Cowboys predicted to acquire $14 million pass-rusher

The Cowboys' biggest struggles last year came on the defensive side of the ball.

Brandon Aubrey's record-breaking extension with Cowboys proves he's no ordinary kicker

Only one pick makes sense for the Cowboys

Can the Cowboys afford to wait to draft a LB this weekend?

Five teams that must nail the 2026 NFL Draft

First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?

The 'Leading rushers from the 2021 NFL season' quiz

Dallas Cowboys News / A to Z Sports / April 21

Dallas Cowboys confirm jersey number rumors after pictures from The Star emerge, and it’s got meaning for star DT

In the middle of 2026 NFL Draft week, we have some news on the Dallas Cowboys’ jersey numbers side of things. And it involves one of the biggest names on defense.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / April 21

Dallas Cowboys 2026 NFL Draft Cap Features Hidden Message & Details For Fans

Every year, a select group of rookies makes their way across the stage to greet NFL commissioner Roger Goodell for their "welcome to the league" moment, rocking a hat and holding the jersey for their new team after being selected in the NFL Draft.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / April 21

Cowboys Must Be Aggressive for 1 of 3 Elite Prospects Based on Latest Draft Buzz

Three players the Dallas Cowboys have been linked to throughout the 2026 NFL Draft process are Ohio State's Caleb Downs, LSU's Mansoor Delane and Miami's Rueben Bain.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Yardbarker / April 21

Only one pick makes sense for the Cowboys

One thing's for sure: They can't leave Round 1 without this player.

Brandon Aubrey's record-breaking extension with Cowboys proves he's no ordinary kicker

Teams not fully buying talk of Cowboys making blockbuster NFL Draft trade?

Cowboys may take a surprising approach to the 2026 NFL Draft

First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?

The 'Most 10+ rushing-TD NFL seasons' quiz

Brandon Aubrey News / HITC / April 21

How Brandon Aubrey’s wife’s one advice in 2019 helped the Cowboys star land a $28 million contract

Brandon Aubrey’s rise to becoming the highest-paid kicker in NFL history started with a simple moment at home in 2019. At the time, Aubrey was far removed from football, pursuing a career in software engineering after his soccer journey had come to an end.