Cowboys' Draft Dilemma: McCoy's Knee, Day One Impact

0:00On April 21st, Dallas Cowboys are rebuilding their secondary after shipping out Travon Diggs, who battled knee injuries and left them with the May. Leagues' worst past defense, they grabbed free agents like Jalen Thompson, Kobe Durant and PJ, locked to plug holes under new defensive coordinator Christian Parker. The team has eyed Tennessee cornerback, German McCoy, from the 2026 draft class, especially with their 12th overall pick. But recent moves show their thin back there and can't afford more setbacks like last year's Day 2 selection, Shavon Revel, who missed most of the season recovering from a torn ACL. Fans and analysts are buzzing about the Cowboys' desperate knee for instant defensive help. No room for red shirt rookies when they're pushing for. Playoffs right away. Their history with knee-play corners like Diggs has everyone cautious. Now NFL Insider Tom Policero dropped a word from the pre-draft medical checks in Pittsburgh that McCoy sat out all last season with knee trouble and might need another surgery.

1:03That could drop him past early picks maybe even in today too. Cowboys' brass has to weigh if the upside beats the risk, especially needing a rookie who contributes Day 1. Keep an eye on Draft Knight to see how far McCoy slides and who bites first. NFL News Today, powered by AI bringing you what matters on Game Day. I'm Cory with The Story.