The Dallas Cowboys are wasting no time getting their rookie class locked in and ready to go. With rookie minicamp officially underway, the team has already signed six of their seven draft picks, leaving only fifth-round edge rusher Malachi Lawrence without a contract. But don't worry, Cowboys fans—the front office expects Lawrence's deal to be finalized in the coming days. In fact, one outlet is already buzzing about Lawrence as a potential Defensive Rookie of the Year candidate, even though safety Caleb Downs is turning heads by learning multiple roles in Christian Parker's defense.
Veteran linebacker Dee Winters also joined the fold during draft weekend, and he couldn't be happier about the trade that brought him back to his home state of Texas. Winters shared his excitement about wearing the star and revealed that the Cowboys have big plans for him in their defensive scheme.
Speaking of big plans, the Cowboys have made a stunning return to the top 10 in one major outlet's latest power rankings. Yes, it's absurdly early, but it's a promising sign for a team that's reloading with young talent and veteran leadership.
Across the NFC East, the Commanders are considering giving first-round pick Sonny Styles the green-dot duties, while the Giants are undergoing a massive makeover under head coach John Harbaugh. Both moves set the stage for some epic battles when Dallas faces its division rivals this season. Meanwhile, the Buccaneers are already raving about rookie Rueben Bain Jr., who appears to be living up to the hype—something to keep in mind when the Cowboys travel to Tampa Bay in 2026.
Elsewhere in the NFL, Russell Wilson might be swapping his cleats for a studio microphone as he explores a potential move to broadcasting. Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf appears to have avoided further punishment for his altercation with a fan in Detroit last season. In Cleveland, crews have broken ground on a massive $2.4 billion stadium project, with hopes of landing a future Super Bowl—though the team's success will depend on more than just a shiny new venue. And finally, Shilo Sanders is making headlines for all the wrong reasons, as the former Colorado safety continues to navigate legal troubles off the field.