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Jerry Jones Says Cowboys Already Fielding Trade Calls for 2026 NFL Draft

Thanks to the Micah Parsons trade last year, the Dallas Cowboys enter the 2026 NFL draft with two picks in Round 1. Speculation has run rampant ahead of the draft, with many draft experts expecting the Cowboys to get aggressive and move up for someone such as Texas Tech EDGE David Bailey, or Ohio State’s Caleb Downs.

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Jerry Jones' comment could spark more Jordyn Tyson-Cowboys rumors heading into 2026 NFL Draft

Conventional wisdom says the Dallas Cowboys should go defense in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, held Thursday in Pittsburgh. However, they haven't ruled out adding another offensive player.

Cowboys' stunning George Pickens choice increases chances of trade

Adam Schefter suggests Cowboys could draft possible George Pickens replacement

Cowboys could make NFL Draft trade that may not excite fans

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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?

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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

Jerry Jones News / 5 GOATs / April 22

Jerry Jones admits Cowboys taking an offensive player in first round is ‘alive and well’

At least from the outside, little to no time has been spent discussing offensive players for the Dallas Cowboys heading into Thursday night. Two first-round picks in the 2026 NFL Draft have long been presumed to be defensive guys.

George Pickens News / Field Level Media / April 22

Cowboys: No long-term deal for WR George Pickens

The Dallas Cowboys will make wide receiver George Pickens play the 2026 season under the franchise tag, chief operating officer Stephen Jones said Wednesday.

George Pickens News / Larry Brown Sports / April 22

Cowboys make decision on George Pickens’ contract

The Dallas Cowboys have made their decision on the contract status of wide receiver George Pickens. Cowboys COO Stephen Jones said Wednesday that the Pickens will play on the franchise tag in 2026, and that there will be no further negotiations on a long-term contract.

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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 / The Spun / April 22

Jerry Jones Gets Ripped For Letting Bill Clinton Crash Interview

Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys had a special visitor during their pre-draft press conference this Wednesday afternoon. The Cowboys are expected to be aggressive during the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft.

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George Pickens News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 22

Cowboys Announce They Won’t Negotiate Extension For George Pickens This Year

The Cowboys used the franchise tag on WR George Pickens this offseason, and reports have indicated they won’t negotiate a long-term deal for him. Dallas

Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / April 22

Cowboys' stunning Pickens choice increases chances of trade

Cowboys' stunning George Pickens choice increases chances of trade

The Cowboys were reportedly "nowhere" in contract negotiations with Pickens on Wednesday morning.

Adam Schefter suggests Cowboys could draft possible George Pickens replacement

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

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Dallas Cowboys News / Pro Football Rumors / April 22

Cowboys ‘Nowhere’ With George Pickens Extension

The Cowboys have made little progress on a long-term deal with wide receiver George Pickens, who is currently tied to a $27.3MM salary cap for the 2026 season.

Dallas Cowboys News / The Spun / April 22

Report: Cowboys Interested In Trading For No. 3 Pick

We all know what the Las Vegas Raiders will do with the No. 1 overall pick, and we've mostly narrowed down what the New York Jets will do with the No. 2 overall pick.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / April 22

Cowboys Rumored for Massive Trade Up Into Top 3 of 2026 NFL Draft

The Dallas Cowboys are not sitting still heading into Thursday's NFL Draft and there is real buzz building around just how aggressive they might get. Peter Schrager on recent segment of ESPN's Get Up and dropped something worth paying attention to.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / April 22

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.

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?

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?

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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 / 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?

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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.

Dallas Cowboys News / A to Z Sports / April 21