The Dallas Cowboys are no strangers to shocking fans in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. And while recent history proves it, that doesn’t mean their pick will be a bad one.
With two first-round picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Dallas Cowboys have no shortage of options in Round 1. The most exciting option is the Cowboys using both of the picks to make an aggressive move up to grab a blue-chip prospect to help improve a defense that desperately needs impact players.
Whether it was the incredible run the Dallas Cowboys enjoyed in the 1960s through 1970s, or the dynasty team of the 1990s, it's clear just how vital the franchise's second-round picks have been over the years.
The 2026 NFL draft is rapidly approaching, and there is a lot of buzz surrounding the Dallas Cowboys. One of the biggest talking points over the past week has been whether the team will trade up in the first round to target one of the elite defensive playmakers, and it's getting hard to ignore the noise.
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The Dallas Cowboys are just over one week away from potentially changing the future of the franchise, with two first-round picks 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.
Jerry Jones didn’t just trade Micah Parsons. He let a contract dispute drag to the point of no return, shipped the best defensive player in football to the Green Bay Packers, watched them sign him to a four-year, $188 million deal, and then stood in front of a microphone and told the world he had no regrets.
With the NFL draft next week, I figured it would be a good time for me to start dropping some more of my thoughts about how things will play out. I have been doing a hardcore dive into players who are injured, and maybe some people forgot about it, and one of those guys is wide receiver Chris Bell from Louisville, who had ACL surgery in December.
The Cowboys are entering the 2026 draft with a clear need to upgrade on the defensive side of the ball. They currently hold the 12th and 20th overall picks, but trading up for an elite defender is not out of the question.
The Dallas Cowboys will have a chance to add some game-changing defensive players in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, as this year's class offers some major talent on that side of the ball.
The Dallas Cowboys will have some big decisions to make over the new few weeks as they get ready for the 2026 NFL Draft. There are some potential franchise-altering defensive players that will be available in the first round, giving Dallas a chance to fix its defense in a major way for next season and beyond.
If we told you the Dallas Cowboys had taken a safety with the No. 12 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, you would almost certainly says it's Ohio State safety Caleb Downs.
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.
New Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Christian Parker joins the team with an extensive background as a secondary coach. Over the past two seasons, he worked under Vic Fangio with the Philadelphia Eagles as the pass game coordinator and defensive backs coach.
Will the Dallas Cowboys be active with draft day trades? Owner Jerry Jones is keeping the pot stirred. It should be interesting, and here are the Cowboys’ bold predictions for the 2026 NFL Draft.
The Dallas Cowboys are believed to be one of the likeliest teams in the NFL to want to trade up into the Top 10. Based on the latest intel, they may have an advantage in seeking a partner.
As the 2026 NFL draft approaches, the rumors that the Dallas Cowboys could look to trade up continue to surface. Armed with the 12th and 20th selections in Round 1, the Cowboys can either add two top-20 players, or package the picks to chase a difference-maker such as David Bailey out of Texas Tech.
The NFL Draft is now less than two weeks away. So, it's no surprise that rumors and mock drafts are running wild. One popular trend in mock drafts is to include trades. Here are three teams that could shake things up by making a trade on draft night.
The Dallas Cowboys are widely viewed as a team that could make a trade up in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, and more specifically, from their No.
The Dallas Cowboys could be looking to make some bold moves during the upcoming NFL Draft. Over at Pro Football Focus, top analyst Bradley Locker put together is latest mock draft projection, with the Cowboys trading up all the way to No.
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The Cowboys seem to be interested in adding a cornerback with one of their premium picks in April’s draft. They recently hosted Colton Hood for a 30 visit, per Calvin Watkins of the Dallas Morning News, with his Tennessee teammate Jermod McCoy and Indiana’s D’Angelo Ponds on tap for next week (via ESPN’s Todd Archer).
Brian Schottenheimer's first year in charge of the Dallas Cowboys was a bit of a mixed bag.
This is something to keep an eye on as we enter the draft in less than two weeks. The current Dallas Cowboys running back room consists of Javonte Williams, Malik Davis, Jaydon Blue and Phil Mafah.
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