Cowboys Eye Defense With Extra First‑Round Pick

The Dallas Cowboys have a 12th‑overall pick and an additional 20th‑overall pick from the Packers, a haul that came after trading Micah Parsons. With the franchise’s defense ranking last season as the worst in the NFL, the team is likely to target defensive talent in the first round to make an immediate impact. Owner Jerry Jones said the club will consider trading up or down depending on the draft’s flow, but the focus remains on adding defensive players to help the Cowboys return to the playoffs.