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Dallas Cowboys News / A to Z Sports / April 29

Projecting the starting lineup of the Dallas Cowboys defense, featuring eight new starters compared to last year’s Week 1

The Dallas Cowboys overhauled their defense in the offseason. What will their starting lineup look like in Week 1? Here’s our best guess following the 2026 NFL Draft.

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / April 29

Players most likely to start week 1 from the Cowboys 2026 draft

The draft ended just a few days ago, but it has me already thinking about who from the class has the best chance to jump right in and get meaningful snaps during the first game of the season and so on.

Dallas Cowboys News / A to Z Sports / April 29

Dallas Cowboys fans are excited about apparent All-Pro opportunity, but it’s all likely smoke and mirrors

All Dallas Cowboys fans want is more help at the linebacker position. But the latest news on All-Pro Detroit Lions LB Jack Campbell aren’t what they seem to be.

Arizona Cardinals News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Passing TD leaders by NFL franchise' quiz

How many of the career leaders for passing touchdowns for every NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most passing + rushing TD games' quiz

The 'NFL single-game completions leaders' quiz

The 'Active NFL passing YPG leaders' quiz

Dallas Cowboys News / A to Z Sports / April 28

The Cowboys are seemingly moving on from veteran that spent eight seasons in Dallas, and it has significant implications

The Dallas Cowboys are making changes on special teams, even though they kept coordinator Nick Sorensen. One of them appears to be turning the page on a player with eight years on the team.

NFL News / Yardbarker

The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft

With the 2026 draft in the books, teams are already looking toward 2027. Here's our way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft, as of April 27, 2026.

Let's tap the brakes on the hype for Arch Manning for 2027 NFL Draft

Five non-quarterback stars to know before 2027 NFL Draft

Washington DC sets incredible attendance goal for 2027 NFL Draft

2026 NFL Draft: First-round grades

25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

George Pickens News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 28

Why franchise tag should be George Pickens’ last resort, per Jason McCourty

The Dallas Cowboys received immense value when they traded Day 2 and Day 3 draft picks to the Pittsburgh Steelers for wide receiver George Pickens, but that savvy move also burdened the organization with another potential contract dilemma.

Jerry Jones News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / April 28

Jerry Jones, Dallas Cowboys Drafted Their Way to More Super Bowl Respect

The Dallas Cowboys cooked during the 2026 NFL Draft. If you take a look around the NFL landscape, just about everyone agrees, from fans to analysts. In fact, the Cowboys scored the fifth-best GPA (grade point average) of grades from experts.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / April 28

Adam Schefter Roasted For Incorrect George Pickens Trade Rumor

Adam Schefter is not a wildly popular man in Dallas right now. The NFL insider has been giving updates regarding the Dallas Cowboys and George Pickens, but his updates have been incorrect.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / April 28

Cowboys Stuck in Middle of the Pack in Post-NFL Draft Power Rankings

The focus has been clear for the Dallas Cowboys this offseason. After fielding one of the worst defenses the franchise has ever seen, Jerry Jones and the front office have been working to fix their defense They traded for pass rusher Rashan Gary to kick off the offseason.

Dallas Cowboys News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 28

Cowboys rookie from 2026 NFL Draft class who will make biggest impact in Year 1

The Cowboys rookie from the 2026 NFL Draft class who will make the biggest impact in Year 1 isn’t hard to identify. It will be Caleb Downs, and the moment Dallas traded up to get him, the blueprint became crystal clear.

NFL News / Yardbarker / April 29

NFC East predictions after the 2026 NFL Draft: The division finally has a clear leader

The NFC East had a 20-year streak without a repeat champion from 2005 through 2024. It has always been the most unpredictable division in football. But after the 2026 NFL Draft, a clear leader has stepped forward, and for once, it does not feel like a coin flip heading into the season.

The 'No.2-overall NFL Draft picks' quiz

Top schematic fits from each round of the 2026 NFL Draft

Why Cowboys safety Caleb Downs sometimes got bored during Ohio State games

HC John Harbaugh addresses WR Malik Nabers' questions about Giants' 2026 draft class

NFL News / Yardbarker

25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

The early-round picks get most of the headlines, but the later rounds are where championships are often built. These 25 late-round picks from the 2026 draft have a chance to make impacts as rookies and beyond.

Dallas Cowboys News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 28

Cowboys bold predictions for 2026 NFL Draft class during rookie season

The Dallas Cowboys made it clear that they were willing to make big moves during the 2026 NFL Draft. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones declared that “every kind of trade” was possible before the draft.

NFL News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / April 28

Colin Cowherd Claims Cowboys Were Right in Not Paying Micah Parsons

When the Dallas Cowboys traded Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers before the start of the 2025 regular season, they were hit with heavy criticism. It’s rare to see elite players leave and the Cowboys didn’t have a legitimate replacement for Parsons on the roster.

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The 'Season triple-double leaders by team' quiz

The 'Active 40-point playoff games' quiz

The 'No.2-overall NFL Draft picks' quiz

The 'NFL No.1-overall draft picks' quiz

Dak Prescott News / Total Pro Sports / April 28

Dak Prescott’s Ex-Fiancée, Sarah Jane Ramos, Shows Support For Rival Player’s Ex Who Suffered Similar Fate

Dak Prescott isn’t the only notable NFL player to have called off a scheduled wedding with his ex-fiancée. Last month, news emerged that Dak Prescott and Sarah Jane Ramos called off their wedding, just weeks before they were scheduled to tie the knot.

George Pickens News / Inside The Star / April 28

George Pickens Might Be Playing Chess With The Cowboys

One thing many fans may not realize is George Pickens has not signed his franchise tag and that matters in the grand scheme of things for the Dallas Cowboys.

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / April 28

Cowboys voluntary offseason workouts start this week: What to watch for

Well, guess what, the NFL draft is over and it is time for the Dallas Cowboys summer offseason to begin. Offseason voluntary workouts start this week,

Caleb Downs News / Yardbarker / April 28

Why Cowboys safety Caleb Downs sometimes got bored during Ohio State games

The Dallas Cowboys made it clear how they felt about Ohio State Buckeyes safety Caleb Downs.

Five best fits from the 2026 NFL Draft

True-or-false for the 2026 NFL Draft: How will Jeremiyah Love, Fernando Mendoza, David Bailey and others fare in their rookie seasons?

Top schematic fits from each round of the 2026 NFL Draft

Nick Saban makes hilarious U-Turn after being caught calling a Cowboys pick 'a reach'

Caleb Downs News / Football Analysis / April 28

Cowboys bet $27.7M on ‘gold jacket’ safety—highest drafted since Minkah Fitzpatrick

Will Downs pay off for the Cowboys?

Why Cowboys safety Caleb Downs sometimes got bored during Ohio State games

Five best fits from the 2026 NFL Draft

Dallas Cowboys News / 5 GOATs / April 28

Caleb Downs reveals how he envisions his role on Dallas Cowboys defense: ‘A full-rounded player’

Caleb Downs is ready to make a big impact with the Dallas Cowboys during the 2026 NFL season. While appearing on 105.3 The Fan in Dallas, the rookie defensive back revealed his role on the Cowboys’ defense.

Dallas Cowboys News / EasySportz / April 27

NFL Expert Grades Dallas Cowboys on 2026 Draft Class

DALLAS — The Dallas Cowboys addressed key defensive needs and added depth across the roster in the 2026 NFL draft, earning strong marks from analysts, including an overall “B+” grade in several national evaluations.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / April 27

Cowboys To Sign WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling

The Cowboys have one of the NFL’s premier receiving duos, rostering CeeDee Lamb and the franchise-tagged George Pickens. The team lost auxiliary pass catcher Jalen Tolbert in free agency and will make a depth addition Monday.

Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / April 27