It is the middle of October and it feels fair to say that we have a pretty strong idea what the Dallas Cowboys are going to do in April. In looking at the team’s roster they need defensive help like nobody’s business. Right when the season began the team traded away Micah Parsons. and it goes without saying that the draft capital acquired (which is near the bottom of the order right now) will be used on that side of the ball.

This is clearly the thinking of ESPN’s Jordan Reid at the moment. Reid launched a mock for the 2026 NFL Draft on Wednesday, first round only, and had Dallas going defense with both of their selections.

12. Dallas Cowboys (2-3-1)

David Bailey, Edge, Texas Tech

Bailey has been a force off the edge this season, and he leads the FBS with a 24.6% pressure rate to go al

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