The Dallas Cowboys got an edge rusher that loves to go after the ball in Malachi Lawrence, and head coach Brian Schottenheimer is ecstatic about it. Though
The Dallas Cowboys may have landed the best player in the 2026 NFL Draft with the 11th pick.
The Cowboys opened Thursday night by moving up one spot to select safety Caleb Downs at No. 11. That was followed by a small trade down the board (20 to 23) which resulted in edge rusher Malachi Lawrence being taken.
Amid the excitement of the 2026 NFL Draft, the Dallas Cowboys have effectively put to rest the rumors surrounding George Pickens by highlighting his recent commitment to the team.
How many of the No. 1 overall picks from the NFL Draft since 1966 can you name in eight minutes?
The Dallas Cowboys officially made Ohio State safety Caleb Downs a member of the franchise on Thursday night, selecting him No. 11 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft.
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.
The Dallas Cowboys made a splash during the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft on Thursday night, trading up to select Ohio State All-American Caleb Downs, a do-it-all safety who is exactly the kind of versatile defensive back that defensive coordinator Christian Parker can turn into an All-Pro.
The Dallas Cowboys added two first-round picks on Thursday, which is naturally going to send a ripple effect throughout the roster. We’re diving into five winners and losers from the Caleb Downs and Malachi Lawrence selections.
The Dallas Cowboys made arguably the best pick in the 2026 NFL Draft after selecting safety Caleb Downs No. 11 overall. However, while all of the buzz is focused on the former Ohio State Buckeye, the front office seemingly made a second splash pick on Thursday night after selecting Malachi Lawrence with the No.
Thursday night was full of excitement as 32 players heard their names called during the first round of the 2026 NFL draft. The Dallas Cowboys were one of the more active teams during the opening round, making two trades and ultimately selecting two quality defensive prospects.
The Dallas Cowboys didn’t just make a great pick—they may have pulled off the biggest steal of the entire draft. At No. 11, Dallas selected Caleb Downs, a player widely viewed as one of the top defensive prospects in the class.
There is no doubt that the Dallas Cowboys made the right pick in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft with the selection of UCF EDGE, Malachi Lawrence.
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.
The Dallas Cowboys didn’t just draft Caleb Downs, they made sure no one else could. In a class where elite defensive talent was scarce at the top, Jerry Jones and the Cowboys made one of the more aggressive moves of the first round.
The Dallas Cowboys have received wide praise for their haul in Round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft, coming away with Ohio State star safety Caleb Downs and UCF pass rusher Malachi Lawrence after some wheeling and dealing.
Round 1 of the 2026 NFL draft was a success for the Dallas Cowboys. They managed to bring in two players that fill great needs as they selected Ohio State safety Caleb Downs at No.
Not every ESPN analyst is going to have praise for NFL draft picks. Though it's rare that you hear someone at the network outright scoff at a pick on live television.
The Dallas Cowboys were active on Day 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft, executing two first-round trades and landing two of their top targets from the pre-draft process.
Shortly before the opening round of the draft, it was learned George Pickens will sign his Cowboys franchise tag. The timing of the news led to speculation a trade could be in the works.
The Dallas Cowboys still have several Top-30 visitors still waiting to be drafted after an amazing first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. The Cowboys landed Caleb Downs and Malachi Lawrence, which may be the best first round of a draft for Dallas since the DeMarcus Ware draft.
Cowboys Executive Vice President Stephen Jones said Thursday after the first round of the draft that they have “zero intention” of trading WR George Pickens. “We have no intention of moving George,” Jones said, via DallasCowboys.com.
On Thursday night, Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones attempted to silence such chatter.
The best possible first round the Dallas Cowboys could have asked for after drafting Malachi Lawrence with the 23rd overall pick after Caleb Downs dropped to them at 11 when they traded up with the Miami Dolphins.
After the Dallas Cowboys selected Downs in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, Saban reacted with high praise for his former playmaker.
The Cowboys have moved up one spot, acquiring No. 11 from the Dolphins.
The Dallas Cowboys and wide receiver George Pickens at least have some clarity on their short-term future together.
I don’t know if you have noticed, but Jordyn Tyson is one of the fastest-rising prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft, and the more I think about it, the more I believe the Cowboys’ interest in him could be about more than just making the pick.
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