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Cowboys Eye Defensive Upgrade with Two First‑Round Picks

Published April 8, 2026 · Updated April 8, 2026 · Yahoo Sport

The Cowboys now hold the 12th and 20th overall picks after trading Micah Parsons, and they are expected to use them to bolster a defense that struggled last season.

The Dallas Cowboys added a 20th‑overall pick from the Green Bay Packers in the Micah Parsons trade, giving them two first‑round selections in 2026. With the 12th and 20th picks, the team is likely to target defensive players, as the Cowboys have already moved to strengthen their defense with trades for Quinnen Williams and Rashan Gary, and the signing of safety Jalen Thompson.

Owner Jerry Jones said the Cowboys will evaluate trading up or down depending on the draft’s flow, but the focus remains on immediate defensive impact to help a playoff‑hopeful roster.

Cowboys Eye Defensive Upgrade with Two First‑Round Picks

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