The combine is over. Now, the real intrigue begins as to who the Cowboys should target in the draft and free agency. Coming out of Indianapolis, this team has perhaps eliminated one of the most-derided names; will Tennessee cornerback Jermaine McCoy’s long absence from football really make him a risk for a Cowboys team in need of a difference-maker in Week 1?
There’s plenty of veteran talent coming in, and cornerbacks Riq Woolen and Alontae Taylor will get some attention in the conversation. So will Jaelen Phillips, Trey Hendrickson and Maxx Crosby…whose name is often associated with Dallas.
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Jerry Jones’ nuggets of bus-side chat are still making their way into the news cycle, too. The owner admitted he may have made a mistake by letting one guard go last offseason … and it wasn’t Micah Parsons or DeMarcus Lawrence. Would the future owner of the most valuable sports franchise on earth really hitchhike across the country for a month to survive on nothing but junk food?
We’ll wrap up this scouting session with a bombshell report on top safety Caleb Downs. The Ohio State star apparently had a partially torn meniscus and degenerated ACL. The news is expected to be big news ahead of the first round of the draft. We also recap Mel Kiper’s key points and put together a well-rounded team of defensive players for the Cowboys to consider.
It’s a busy day in the NFL, with several teams making trades and roster cuts. Lions running back David Montgomery is headed to the Lone Star State, the Texans will release safety Jimmie Ward, and the Commanders will cut bait with cornerback Marshon Latimore. Veteran edge rusher Khalil Mack has made a career decision that could interest every team in the league.
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The Dallas Cowboys appear to have ruled out one of the top talents in the 2026 NFL Draft:: A to Z Sports (associated)
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Cowboys’ top 12 free agent cornerback targets by skill, salary:: Denim line (associated)
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NFL insiders identify Cowboys’ likely priority for free agent targets:: SI.com (associated)
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Cowboys’ Jerry Jones admits letting the linebacker go in 2025 was a mistake:: Denim line (associated)
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Cowboys join 6 teams and Raiders in potential trade for Max Crosby::: Denim line (associated)
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Secret surgery: Cowboys’ young pass rusher likely to be on the shelf until training camp:: Denim line (associated)
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OPEN MARKET: Cowboys’ free agency options at safety:: dallascowboys.com (associated)
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Monday’s mock draft round: 7 groups of first-round Cowboys picks 12, 20:: Denim line (associated)
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Joseph Hoyt’s 2026 Mock Draft 2.0: A combination of great players could shuffle the Cowboys’ deck:: dallas morning news (associated)
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Cowboys could benefit from biggest disappointment of combine:: Denim line (associated)
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Why Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones hitchhiked across America:: fort worth star telegram (associated)
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Summary after merger
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Ohio State star reportedly could suffer serious knee injury:: round table movement (associated)
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2026 NFL Combine: Mel Kiper has strong draft performance, top workouts:: ESPN (associated)
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2026 NFL Combine: One thing we know from every NFC team in Indianapolis:: cbs sports (associated)
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2026 All-Around Team, Defense: 12 NFL Draft prospects shine in Indianapolis:: NFL.com (association)
News and headlines from the NFL
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Lions trade David Montgomery to Texans — hours after star running back teases transfer rumors:: new york post (associated)
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Commander releases CB Marshon Latimore after playing just 11 games with team :: NFL.com (associated)
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Texans plan to release DB Jimmie Ward after three seasons :: Texas Telegraph (associated)
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Report: Khalil Mack won’t retire, plans to explore all options in free agency:: pro football talk (associated)
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