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Cowboys’ $28M Deal Makes Soccer Reject Brandon Aubrey Highest-Paid Kicker In NFL History

The Dallas Cowboys just handed a kicker $28 million over four years, with $20 million guaranteed. Brandon Aubrey, the guy Toronto FC drafted for soccer in 2017 and whose professional career there never materialized, now earns $7 million annually.

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Jerry Jones Receives Unexpected Message on Wednesday

Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys have not won a Super Bowl in more than 30 years. Dallas had arguably one of the greatest dynasties in NFL history during the 1990s.

Jerry Jones News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / April 22

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.

Fernando Mendoza News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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

NFL News / Yardbarker

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 / Yardbarker / April 22

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

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

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

NFL News / Yardbarker

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 / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 22

Jerry Jones’ Cowboys press conference interrupted by Bill Clinton cameo

The Dallas Cowboys are currently in the process of making their final preparations for the upcoming NFL Draft, which is slated to get underway on Thursday with the first round.

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The 'Most 30-point NBA Playoff games' quiz

The 'Playoff debut scoring-record by team' quiz

The 'NBA minutes-per-game leaders' quiz

The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz

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 / 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.

Cowboys could make NFL Draft trade that may not excite fans

Only one NFL Draft pick makes sense for the Cowboys

What teams could cause chaos in draft?

Todd Monken reveals eyebrow-raising Myles Garrett update amid trade rumors

How Joe Burrow impacted Bengals' decision to trade for Dexter Lawrence II

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.

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?

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

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?

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

The '2024-25 college football bowl game host cities' quiz

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