The Dallas Cowboys have not been shy when it comes to making trades during the 2026 NFL Draft.

FRISCO, Texas — Malachi Lawrence is officially a part of the Dallas Cowboys’ rebuilt defense and, needless to say, his smile couldn’t possibly be any bigger. Only hours after getting the nod with the 23rd-overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the former UCF pass rusher was on a charter flight to North Texas to join his new team.

More work is needed at several positions, but the Cowboys are pleased with their three draft picks and acquiring LB Dee Winters in a trade.

Winters will have an opportunity to start as the Cowboys' green dot middle linebacker in Dallas' remade defense

How do Caleb Downs and Malachi Lawrence grade out for the Dallas Cowboys? Find out and follow for updated NFL draft grades for Big D.

The Cowboys are looking forward to having three picks in the fourth round on the final day of the NFL Draft on Saturday.

The Dallas Cowboys are getting another explosive athlete for their defense, and he's one of our top sleepers in the 2026 NFL Draft. But fans will need to be patient to see him make an impact.

The Cowboys traded for 49ers linebacker Dee Winters, sending a fifth-round pick to San Francisco. Winters might be a familiar name for North Texas football fans, as he played collegiately at TCU. Here are five things to know about Winters:

Cowboys legend Michael Irvin relished New York Giants fans' pain after Dallas lands safety Caleb Downs in the NFL Draft, calling him a game-changing addition.