Cowboys Draft Strategy: Linebackers & Edge Rushers

0:00It's April 23rd. This is NFL News Today, powered by AI, your gridiron update. I'm Corey with the story. The 2026 NFL Draft kicks off Thursday night, and the Dallas Cowboys are locked in on rebuilding their defense with picks at number 12. And number 20. Their eye and quality starters right there in round 1. But after that, it slim-pickings until late in round 3. Steven Jones came out strong in yesterday's presser. Everything they still got holes to fill, but assuring everyone the front office is geared up. They're already scouting trade moves to pull off after the dust settles on draft night. Cowboys fans got every reason to stay hyped, remembering last year's post-draft magic when they flipped a deal with the Steelers for George Pickens. Dude exploded with 93 catches, 1429 yards, and 9 scores, turning a need into a weapon. Turning ahead, linebacker and edge spots top the trade wish list if draft value don't line up. Names floating are Jordan Brooks from the rebuilding dolphins, who led to league with 183 tackles

1:03last year, plus Pittsburghs. Nick Herbig or Alice Heismith, where the Steelers got depth to deal from. Dallas plays a smart, stacking rookies first, then plugging gaps with vets for that instant boost, keeping the rebuild rolling without missing a beat.