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Cowboys EVP Stephen Jones confirmed that the team expects WR George Pickens to play under the franchise tag next season. “We’ve made a decision that we’re going to have George Pickens play under the franchise tag, which won’t be a first for us.

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Cowboys Draft Rumors Point to 3 Unexpected Picks Dallas Could Make in Round 1

When it comes to the Dallas Cowboys, Jerry Jones and the NFL Draft, nothing is set in stone. The entire world expects the Jones and the Cowboys to go with all defense in Round 1 on Thursday night or, at the very least, to take a defender with the No.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / April 23

List Of Dallas Cowboys’ 2026 NFL Draft Picks & Team Needs

The 2026 NFL draft is finally here, and the Dallas Cowboys are set to make two picks during Round 1 on Thursday night. While those two selections have garnered plenty of attention, a successful draft is one where a team finds talent in every round.

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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 / HITC / April 23

Adam Schefter says Dallas Cowboys could try to replace George Pickens with their pick in NFL draft

The Dallas Cowboys could enter the 2026 NFL Draft already planning for life beyond George Pickens, and that possibility is being driven by one clear reality.

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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

NFL News / The Spun / April 23

There's Growing Speculation Cowboys Will Go Wide Receiver Tonight

Last season the Dallas Cowboys had a top-five passing offense thanks to a pair of 1,000-yard wide receivers in George Pickens and CeeDee Lamb. But with the NFL Draft just hours away, could the Cowboys be trying to add a third elite receiver to their ranks?

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / April 23

NFL Mock Draft Gives Dallas Cowboys Recipe to Build Super Bowl Defense

Jerry Jones simply cannot give in to the temptation of taking a player on offense in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft because it could be the difference between the Dallas Cowboys making the playoffs or not in 2026.

Jerry Jones News / The Spun / April 23

Jerry Jones Confirms Plan For Trade Calls During NFL Draft

For better or worse, nobody works the phones quite like Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones. And with the NFL Draft just hours away, the three-time Super Bowl champion is ready to pick up the phone - a lot - for anyone with a good deal for him.

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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 23

George Pickens could make a wild decision amid Cowboys stalemate

The Cowboys chose not to negotiate a long-term deal with Pickens.

Cowboys' stunning George Pickens choice increases chances of trade

Why Cowboys made risky George Pickens decision ahead of NFL Draft

New theories about Cowboys' dangerous George Pickens decision emerge

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

The 'Most 140-yard-games in one NFL season' quiz

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The 'First round QB's since 2000' quiz

The 'Most 30-point NBA Playoff games' quiz

The 'Playoff debut scoring-record by team' quiz

The 'NBA minutes-per-game leaders' quiz

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / April 23

Cowboys Already Exploring Post-NFL Draft Trade Options

The 2026 NFL draft begins on Thursday and the Dallas Cowboys are expected to continue their defensive rebuild during the first round. Armed with picks No.

Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / April 23

New theories about Cowboys' dangerous Pickens decision emerge

New theories about Cowboys' dangerous George Pickens decision emerge

The team won't negotiate a long-term deal with Pickens' camp this offseason due to "maturity questions" that have hovered over the WR throughout his career.

Cowboys' stunning George Pickens choice increases chances of trade

Why Cowboys made risky George Pickens decision ahead of NFL Draft

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

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

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

George Pickens News / Inside The Star / April 23

No deal for George Pickens, WR will play on tag in 2026

The day before the NFL draft, Stephen Jones, during a press conference, dropped a bombshell on all the fans, and might end up costing the Dallas Cowboys wins this season.

Dallas Cowboys News / 5 GOATs / April 23

Dan Orlovsky claims George Pickens, Dallas Cowboys are ‘no doubt’ headed for divorce amid franchise tag decision

The Dallas Cowboys might feel confident about having George Pickens in the franchise for years to come, but not all feel that way. That is due to the move Dallas made on Wednesday afternoon, announcing that they would not be negotiating a long-term deal with Pickens this summer, forcing the wide receiver to play on the franchise tag in 2026.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / April 23

Cowboys NFL Draft Trade Rumors: What's Real, What's Smoke, What to Watch

The Dallas Cowboys are about to begin what could a be a frantic few days during the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. Less than a year after making the blockbuster Micah Parsons trade with the Green Bay Packers, the Cowboys are finally in position to potentially use the first-round pick from that deal to select another franchise-altering defender.

Dallas Cowboys News / A to Z Sports / April 23

Final Dallas Cowboys mock draft roundup: What the top insiders are predicting in the final hours leading up to the first round

The 2026 NFL Draft is here. Check out the latest round of predictions of who the Dallas Cowboys are picking with their two first-round picks. Or of course, where they’re trading up to!