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Cowboys safety Markquese Bell was arrested in Prosper, Texas on a felony count of possession of a controlled substance and a misdemeanor for marijuana; authorities have not released details about the incident.
ESPN draft expert Mel Kiper Jr. cast doubt on the Cowboys trading up to No. 3 in the 2026 NFL Draft, saying there may be no suitable dance partner for Arizona and that the move could be unlikely, leaving Dallas to consider other routes (like trading with Browns/Saints or pursuing a veteran nickel corner) in a draft class seen as unpredictable and thin at edge rushers.
As the 2026 NFL Draft approaches, the article outlines a single, crucial goal for each NFC team—ranging from boosting the pass rush and fortifying the interior line to adding playmaking weapons—to create a focused, team-by-team plan across seven rounds.
Sonny Styles is projected to go fifth to the New York Giants, threatening the Cowboys’ plan to draft him at 12; DraftKings odds and Daniel Jeremiah's mock drafts favor the Giants, who recently added Tremaine Edmunds and have shown a willingness to draft elite prospects, potentially forcing Dallas to trade up or watch Styles come off the board to a division rival.
Kansas City is weighing a bold play in the 2026 NFL Draft, potentially trading with Dallas to move up to No. 20 to address pass rush, cornerback, receiver and tackle needs. There’s chatter the Chiefs could pursue Stefon Diggs to bolster a thin WR room, alongside other league notes about Kelce’s brand partnership and various draft-related storylines.
At the NFL Owners Meetings, Dallas declined to update negotiations with George Pickens after placing a non-exclusive franchise tag that would cost $27.29 million in 2026. Stephen Jones wouldn’t comment on the status of talks or Pickens’ attendance at voluntary offseason workouts, while Brian Schottenheimer said he spoke with Pickens but didn’t secure any assurances. The Cowboys have used the tag before and expect Pickens to be with Dallas long-term; the team plans to move him around the offense and work with Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb in the offseason as they prepare for year two.
In this PFF 2026 NFL mock draft, the Dallas Cowboys trade both first-round picks to leap to No. 3 to select Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love, aiming to form a potent offensive core, while the Arizona Cardinals trade down but still land quarterback Ty Simpson at No. 20, signaling a QB plan for the future; the piece notes the draft is entertainment-driven rather than a firm prediction.
Trade chatter surrounds Dolphins star linebacker Jordyn Brooks as the Cowboys reportedly weigh a high-end LB; Miami may seek cap space and draft capital, Brooks led the NFL in tackles and earned first-team All-Pro, but his contract year and long-term plans will determine whether a deal materializes.
Logan Wilson announced his retirement from the NFL, ending a career that began with the Bengals in 2020 and included a 2025 stint with the Cowboys. The linebacker started 65 of 76 games for Cincinnati, recording 541 tackles, 11 interceptions, 5.5 sacks, six forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries, and added 24 tackles and a forced fumble in seven games for Dallas in 2025; he posted an Instagram message thanking his time in Cincinnati and will not be playing in 2026.
Crosby says he’s back with the Raiders for 2026-27, but NFL reports keep the Cowboys in the conversation, with Crosby’s availability and potential trade offers likely to heat up as the draft approaches.
New Cowboys cornerback Cobie Durant, 28, signed in free agency and plans to contribute wherever coaches need him, with a focus on creating turnovers and getting the ball back to Dak Prescott. He brings a versatile background from the Rams, a track record of interceptions (seven in four seasons, plus three in the 2025 playoffs), and the nickname “The Landshark” as he aims to elevate Dallas’ defense and fuel a high-yardage offense.
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says he doesn’t anticipate pursuing Maxx Crosby again, but won’t rule it out after Crosby was traded to the Ravens and later connected to possible Raiders interest following a failed physical. The Raiders have signaled they aren’t shopping Crosby, while Dallas has reshaped its cap—trading Odighizuwa and Thomas—and added Rashan Gary from Green Bay earlier in the week.
NFL.com’s latest roundup notes the Cowboys signed CB Cobie Durant and the Ravens reworked Lamar Jackson’s contract to lower 2026 cap hits while keeping him under contract through 2027; the day also features a flurry of one-year deals and restructures across the league, including Dalvin Tomlinson to the Chargers, Skyy Moore to the Packers, and Geno Smith’s 2026 payout following his Raiders–Jets trade.
Dallas signed veteran corner Cobie Durant to a one-year contract, adding outside/nickel versatility to a secondary that has already added safeties Jalen Thompson and P.J. Locke. Durant, 28, spent four seasons with the Rams and during 2025 appeared in 17 games (15 starts) with 40 tackles and 3 interceptions, including three postseason picks. At 5'11
The Dallas Cowboys reached a one-year contract with cornerback Cobie Durant, worth up to $5.5 million, aiming to strengthen their pass defense in 2026. Durant, a Rams alumnus who posted 40 tackles, three interceptions and a fumble recovery in 2025, joins Dallas after Los Angeles moved on with new corners.