2025 Dallas Cowboys Draft Guide | Linebackers

A native of the Bahamas, there's a unique path to the Dallas Cowboys' roster than Denzel Daxon will take, but the pressure remains on him to challenge at nose tackle in training camp.

Los Cowboys han encontrado al mariscal de campo joven que estaban buscando, adquiriendo a Joe Milton III via canje con los New England Patriots.

The Cowboys have found the young quarterback they've been looking for, acquiring Joe Milton III from the New England Patriots alongside a seventh-round pick in exchange for a fifth-round selection. 

I know the Cowboys did the right thing by adding some quality running backs in free agency, but if Ashton Jeanty is there at No. 7 or 8, do you see the team moving up four or five spots to draft him? Would that be considered overpaying for a running back, even one who is as crazy skilled as Jeanty?

The hysteria over contracts is cranking up again, writes Mickey Spagnola in his weekly Mick Shots, with the negotiation of an extension for Micah Parsons now front and center. Plus, a check-in with head coach Brian Schottenheimer from the NFL meetings and more.

This week at the annual league meetings in Palm Beach, Florida, NFL owners voted on various proposals and rule changes. Here are some of the new wrinkles coming to the NFL in 2025 and how they affect the Cowboys. 

When the Cowboys opted to wisely retain Juanyeh Thomas this offseason, they did it knowing what he might become for them as early as 2025, and certainly beyond. 

Don't miss any of the action with our daily updates: news, notes and more throughout the Cowboys' regular season and offseason.  

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Did the Cowboy's do enough in free agency to pick the best player available at No. 12 in the upcoming draft instead of reaching for a lower-ranked player at a position of need? 

The Cowboys brass has an important 2025 NFL Draft in front of them. Jerry Jones, Stephen Jones and Brian Schottenheimer weighed in on where they feel depth lies in the class. 

Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones says he's agreed to most contract extension details with pass rusher Micah Parsons, but there's still work to be done before anything is finished. 

While the WR position will likely get more additions, it's a big year for Jalen Brooks, who now has two years of experience and has shown the ability to be a possession receiver and a down-field threat.  

I'm torn on all this talk about banning the tush push. On the one hand, if a team has figured out a play that works, it's up to opponents to figure out a way to defend it. Take care of it on the field, not in a conference room. On the other hand, the team in question is the Cowboys' biggest rival. What are your thoughts? 

With the NFL draft just over three weeks away, Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer spoke about the free agency additions Dallas has made, what they're looking for with the 12th overall pick and more. 

As the Cowboys venture into year one of the Brian Schottenheimer era, COO and co-owner Stephen Jones says the team is looking to add an "explosive" second wide receiver to compliment CeeDee Lamb. 

Not since the pre-Cooper Rush days has the battle at QB2 been so wide open in Dallas, and Will Grier is in a unique position to take the early lead behind Dak Prescott. 

The Cowboys have been clear that they'd like to get younger in the quarterback room, and if they want to add through the draft, Syracuse QB Kyle McCord is a prospect they could look towards. 

Dak Prescott and Will Grier are currently the only two quarterbacks on the Cowboys roster. COO and co-owner Stephen Jones spoke about how the team will go about finding another backup option this offseason. 

El director de operaciones y copropietario de los Cowboys, Stephen Jones, tuvo mucho que decir sobre los movimientos que Dallas ha realizado hasta ahora en la temporada baja, la extensión de Micah Parsons, la salud de Dak Prescott y más.

Cowboys COO and co-owner Stephen Jones caught up with reporters on Sunday afternoon and had a lot to say about the moves Dallas has made thus far in the offseason, Micah Parsons' extension, Dak Prescott's health and more. 

In his Friday column, Mickey Spagnola takes a look back at the Cowboys' history of picking 12th in the NFL Draft as well as the team's Pro Bowl success making selections early in the first round.

Boise State RB Ashton Jeanty has proven he's a special talent on the field, but head coach Spencer Danielson and RBs coach James Montgomery added some perspective on what makes Jeanty special off the field too. 

As a first-round pick in 2024, Tyler Guyton immediately got a taste of what it feels like to be thrust into the Cowboys' limelight at a key position, and he'll need to lean on lessons learned for 2025.

It's looking more and more like the Cowboys won't draft Ashton Jeanty at pick No. 12, even if he is still available. However, I believe that is a mistake. Why would Dallas pass on a generational talent at a "devalued" position like running back just to take a good prospect at a "more valued" position? I think they should take the very special player in Jeanty if they have the chance.

After a slow start in his first three seasons at Michigan State, defensive tackle Derrick Harmon transferred to Oregon and had the best season of his career. Now, can he take the next step and continue to improve at the NFL level?

Micah Parsons' bowling event "Pins for a Purpose" helped raise over $167,000 for families in need. 

 Listed as a fullback, Hunter Luepke proved to be valuable in different spots on the field. While the running back room has yet to be defined, there should be a role for Luepke as he enters Year 3.

Versatility is the name of Texas defensive back Jahdae Barron, and he believes that aspect of his game makes him the best cornerback prospect in the 2025 Draft class. 

The restructuring of Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb's contracts opened up a lot of salary cap space. Any Micah Parson deal would free up even more space. What good is all this cap space if they're not bringing in top-tier talent? Seems as though kicking dead money down the road will be a bigger headache. Why restructure these contracts if they weren't going to spend the money?

This week's Mick Shots comes to you from the Texas Longhorns' Pro Day, where @spags52 checks in on some of this year's top draft prospects, including cornerback Jahdae Barron, wide receiver Matthew Golden and quarterback Quinn Ewers.

Appropriately nicknamed "Seat Belt", Caelen Carson will need to buckle up and lock in for what the Cowboys will require of him in his second year in the NFL.

Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson can do it all as a runner, blocker and pass catcher in the NFL. For the Cowboys, his skillset would be a perfect addition that can still take time to develop. 

I want your opinion on my draft idea. I love Micah Parsons, but I don't think the Cowboys can pay three players at the top of their positions. My idea is to trade Parsons to the Titans for the No. 1 pick and keep our pick at 12, take Abdul Carter or Travis Hunter and then see what falls to 12. Imagine the salary cap upside. Am I crazy here? 

Twenty-one players worked out in front of NFL coaches, scouts and media members on Tuesday at the University of Texas' Pro Day, with many prospects at positions of need for the Cowboys. This article examines some that could make sense for the Cowboys, and where they'd need to be drafted. 

Undrafted at a position that was already crowded, Brevyn Spann-Ford managed to play in every game last year as a rookie. Now, it's time for him to take the next step for the Cowboys' offense in 2025.

A pesar de la incorporación de dos linebackers veteranos en la agencia libre, el escenario está listo para que Marist Liufau posiblemente brille en 2025.

It seems as if the Cowboys' free agent approach is to go after players who still have something to prove instead of players who have already proven themselves. Personally, I don't think it works. Why not go after players who have made a high impact with their previous team? It may cost more financially, but at least you know what you're getting. What do you guys think? 

As the National Medal of Honor museum prepares to open its' doors to the public, the Jones family, Cowboys players and other members of the organization were present in the days ahead of the opening to learn about and honor the brave men and women who earned the nations' highest military honor. 

Former Cowboys play-by-play broadcaster Bill Mercer died on Saturday, March 22, at the age of 99.