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BREAKING: Cowboys Draft Safety & DE

April 23, 2026 | Edition #289
👋 Howdy, Cowboys Nation!
Today’s NFL Draft lived up to its reputation, pure chaos from start to finish. And as expected, unpredictability ruled the night.
Jerry Jones didn’t waste a second, pouncing on the opportunity with a first-round trade. With several prospects in the mix, the Boys made a smart call with their first pick of the 2026 NFL Draft.

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Jerry Jones' Call With New Dallas Safety Doesn't Go as Planned |
The Cowboys owner’s first interaction with his newest draft pick takes the spotlight. |

![]() | 2026 NFL Draft Round 1 Report Card
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Is Caleb Downs a masterstroke or a misstep for the Dallas Cowboys? |

On just the first night of the 2026 NFL Draft, 320,000 fans flooded the area around Acrisure Stadium and Point State Park, setting a new all-time high for Round 1 attendance. They shattered it by nearly 16%, surpassing the previous Round 1 record of 275,000 set by Detroit in 2024.

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