The Dallas Cowboys' rookie minicamp may have just wrapped up, but the roster churn is already in full swing. The team made its first cut of the 2026 offseason, releasing undrafted free agent offensive lineman Sidney Fugar. It's a quick reminder that in the NFL, every snap counts—especially for those fighting for a spot on the 53-man roster.
In other roster moves, veteran edge rusher Dante Fowler has found a new home elsewhere, while whispers are growing that a former Philadelphia Eagle could be eyeing a reunion with a Cowboys assistant in Dallas. The offseason chess match continues.
Meanwhile, Cowboys executive Stephen Jones took to the airwaves on Tuesday to shut down any trade speculation surrounding franchise-tagged wide receiver George Pickens. Jones made it clear: teams hoping to swing a post-draft deal for Pickens should save their energy. But he didn't stop there—Jones also took the opportunity to revisit the Micah Parsons trade, insisting once again that Dallas came out on top, even more than eight months after the fact.
Looking ahead, three key numbers are worth keeping an eye on as Dak Prescott prepares for the upcoming season. And could a trade for Miami Dolphins linebacker Jordyn Brooks still be in the cards? One respected voice in Cowboys Nation believes it's possible.
Around the NFC East, the New York Giants are hoping two new interior defensive linemen can help soften the blow of losing Dexter Lawrence. The Philadelphia Eagles, meanwhile, are extending their head of sideline security, and Cooper DeJean made a Derby-day appearance with his DCC girlfriend. In Washington, the Sonny Styles pick was reportedly years in the making, while new safety Nick Cross revealed he used AI to mock up jersey options before making his final choice.
Elsewhere in the league, Stefon Diggs was found not guilty in his criminal trial after a jury deliberated for just two hours. Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor is recovering at home from pancreatitis. A potential replacement-referee stalemate may be avoided after a vote was called, and former defensive end Marcellus Wiley is pushing back against multiple accusations of sexual assault.