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Cowboys Expected To Be Cautious With Dak Prescott During OTAs

May 5th, 2025 at 9:26pm CST by Ben Levine

While Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott recently expressed confidence about his recovery from a hamstring injury, he may not be a full participant when practices begin. Jon Machota of The Athletic says the Cowboys plan to be cautious with the quarterback’s recovery during OTAs and minicamp.

Prescott claimed last month that he was already healthy enough to play in a game, and this followed earlier reports that the quarterback would likely be ready to go for May practices. The veteran underwent surgery for a partial avulsion of his hamstring tendon in November, so the expedited timeline wasn’t completely unfounded.

Entering the first year of a four-year, $240MM extension signed last September, Prescott and the Cowboys are naturally being cautious with his return to the field. In addition to protecting the asset, there are some other positives to limiting the player’s practice reps.

As Machota notes, there should be more opportunities for Joe Milton to get acclimated with his new team during those early practices. The 2024 sixth-round pick was traded from the Patriots to the Cowboys last month, and after mostly serving as a third-string QB as a rookie, Milton will now enter his sophomore season as Prescott’s primary backup.

Elsewhere on the injury front, Jerry Jones recently told reporters that Trevon Diggs could open the season on the physically unable to perform list (per ESPN’s Todd Archer). After missing most of the 2023 season with a torn ACL, his comeback campaign in 2024 ended early thanks to an injury in the same knee. Sam Williams is also recovering from a torn ACL suffered last summer, but Jones said the defensive end is basically fully recovered.

2025 NFL Draft Results: Team By Team

May 3rd, 2025 at 2:03pm CST by Sam Robinson

Here is every team’s haul from the 2025 NFL Draft:

Arizona Cardinals

Round 1, No. 16: Walter Nolen (DT, Ole Miss) (signed)
Round 2, No. 47: Will Johnson (CB, Michigan)
Round 3, No. 78: Jordan Burch (OLB, Oregon) (signed)
Round 4, No. 115: Cody Simon (LB, Ohio State) (signed)
Round 5, 174 (from Cowboys)*: Denzel Burke (CB, Ohio State) (signed)
Round 6, No. 211 (from Cowboys)*: Hayden Conner (G, Texas) (signed)
Round 7, No. 225 (from Jets through Chiefs): Kitan Crawford (S, Nevada) (signed)

Atlanta Falcons

Round 1, No. 15: Jalon Walker (LB, Georgia) (signed)
Round 1, No. 26 (from Rams): James Pearce (DE, Tennessee) (signed)
Round 3, No. 96 (from Eagles): Xavier Watts (S, Notre Dame) (signed)
Round 4, No. 118: Billy Bowman (S, Oklahoma) (signed)
Round 7, No. 218 (from Browns through Chargers): Jack Nelson (T, Wisconsin) (signed)

Baltimore Ravens

Round 1, No. 27: Malaki Starks (S, Georgia) (signed)
Round 2, No. 59: Mike Green (OLB, Marshall) (signed)
Round 3, No. 91: Emery Jones (T, LSU) (signed)
Round 4, No. 129: Teddye Buchanan (LB, Cal) (signed)
Round 5, No. 141* (from Titans): Carson Vinson (T, Alabama A&M) (signed)
Round 6, No. 178 (from Titans): Bilhal Kone (CB, Western Michigan) (signed)
Round 6, No. 186 (from Jets): Tyler Loop (K, Arizona) (signed)
Round 6, No. 203: LaJohntay Wester (WR, Colorado) (signed)
Round 6, No. 210*: Aeneas Peebles (DT, Virginia Tech) (signed)
Round 6, No. 212*: Robert Longerbeam (CB, Rutgers) (signed)
Round 7, No. 243: Garrett Dellinger (G, LSU) (signed)

Buffalo Bills

Round 1, No. 30: Maxwell Hairston (CB, Kentucky) (signed)
Round 2, No. 41 (from Bears): T.J. Sanders (DT, South Carolina)
Round 3, No. 72 (from Bears): Landon Jackson (DE, Arkansas) (signed)
Round 4, No. 109 (from Bears through Bills and Bears): Deone Walker (DT, Kentucky) (signed)
Round 5, No. 170 (from Cowboys)*: Jordan Hancock (CB, Ohio State) (signed)
Round 5, No. 173*: Jackson Hawes (TE, Georgia Tech) (signed)
Round 6, No. 177 (from Giants): Dorian Strong (CB, Virginia Tech) (signed)
Round 6, No. 206: Chase Lundt (T, UConn) (signed)
Round 7, 240 (from Vikings through Browns and Bears): Kaden Prather (WR, Maryland) (signed)

Carolina Panthers

Round 1, No. 8: Tetairoa McMillan (WR, Arizona) (signed)
Round 2, No. 51 (from Broncos): Nic Scourton (OLB, Texas A&M)
Round 3, No. 77 (from Falcons through Patriots): Princely Umanmielen (OLB, Ole Miss) (signed)
Round 4, No. 114 (from Cowboys): Trevor Etienne (RB, Georgia) (signed)
Round 4, No. 122 (from Broncos): Lathan Ransom (S, Ohio State) (signed)
Round 5, No. 140 (from Giants): Cam Jackson (DT, Florida) (signed)
Round 5, No. 163 (from Ravens): Mitchell Evans (TE, Notre Dame) (signed)
Round 6, No. 208 (from Eagles through Broncos): Jimmy Horn (WR, Colorado) (signed)

Chicago Bears

Round 1, No. 10: Colston Loveland (TE, Michigan) (signed)
Round 2, No. 39 (from Panthers): Luther Burden (WR, Missouri)
Round 2, No. 56 (from Vikings through Texans and Bills): Ozzy Trapilo (T, Boston College) (signed)
Round 2, No. 62: Shemar Turner (DT, Texas A&M) (signed)
Round 4, No. 132 (from Bills): Ruban Hyppolite (LB, Maryland) (signed)
Round 5, No. 169 (from Bills)*: Zah Frazier (CB, Texas-San Antonio) (signed)
Round 6, No. 195 (from Steelers through Rams): Luke Newman (G, Michigan State) (signed)
Round 7, No. 233 (from Bengals): Kyle Monangai (RB, Rutgers) (signed)

Cincinnati Bengals

Round 1, No. 17: Shemar Stewart (DE, Texas A&M)
Round 2, No. 49: Demetrius Knight (LB, South Carolina)
Round 3, No. 81: Dylan Fairchild (G, Georgia) (signed)
Round 4, No. 119: Barrett Carter (LB, Clemson) (signed)
Round 5, No. 153: Jalen Rivers (T, Miami) (signed)
Round 6, No. 193: Tahj Brooks (RB, Texas Tech) (signed)

Cleveland Browns

Round 1, No. 5 (from Jaguars): Mason Graham (DT, Michigan) (signed)
Round 2, No. 33: Carson Schwesinger (LB, UCLA) (signed)
Round 2, No. 36 (from Jaguars): Quinshon Judkins (RB, Ohio State)
Round 3, No. 67: Harold Fannin Jr. (TE, Bowling Green) (signed)
Round 3, No. 94 (from Bills): Dillon Gabriel (QB, Oregon) (signed)
Round 4, No. 126 (from Vikings through Jaguars): Dylan Sampson (RB, Tennessee) (signed)
Round 5, No. 144 (from Patriots through Seahawks): Shedeur Sanders (QB, Colorado) (signed)

Dallas Cowboys

Round 1, No. 12: Tyler Booker (G, Alabama) (signed)
Round 2, No. 44: Donovan Ezeiruaku (DE, Boston College) (signed)
Round 3, No. 76: Shavon Revel (CB, East Carolina) (signed)
Round 5, No. 149: Jaydon Blue (RB, Texas) (signed)
Round 5, No. 152 (from Cardinals): Shemar James (LB, Florida) (signed)
Round 6, No. 204 (from Lions through Browns and Bills): Ajani Cornelius (G, Oregon) (signed)
Round 7, No. 217 (from Titans through Patriots): Jay Toia (DT, UCLA) (signed)
Round 7, No. 239 (from Packers through Titans): Phil Mafah (RB, Clemson) (signed)
Round 7, No. 247 (from Chiefs through Panthers): Tommy Akingbesote (DT, Maryland) (signed)

Round 1, No. 20: Jahdae Barron (CB, Texas) (signed)
Round 2, No. 60 (from Lions): R.J. Harvey (RB, Central Florida) (signed)
Round 3, No. 74 (from Panthers): Pat Bryant (WR, Illinois) (signed)
Round 3, No. 101 (from Rams through Falcons and Eagles)*: Sai’vion Jones (DE, LSU) (signed)
Round 4, No. 134 (from Eagles through Lions and Eagles): Que Robinson (OLB, Alabama) (signed)
Round 6, No. 216 (from Browns through Texans)*: Jeremy Crawshaw (P, Florida) (signed)
Round 7, No. 241 (from Texans): Caleb Lohner (TE, Utah) (signed)

Detroit Lions

Round 1, No. 28: Tyleik Williams (DT, Ohio State) (signed)
Round 2, No. 57 (from Rams through Panthers and Broncos): Tate Ratledge (G, Georgia) (signed)
Round 3, No. 70 (from Jaguars): Isaac TeSlaa (WR, Arkansas) (signed)
Round 5, No. 171 (from Cowboys through Patriots)*: Miles Frazier (G, LSU) (signed)
Round 6, No. 196 (from Buccaneers): Ahmed Hassanein (OLB, Boise State) (signed)
Round 7, No. 230 (from Cardinals through Panthers and Broncos): Dan Jackson (S, Georgia) (signed)
Round 7, No. 244: Dominic Lovett (WR, Georgia) (signed)

Green Bay Packers

Round 1, No. 23: Matthew Golden (WR, Texas) (signed)
Round 2, No. 54: Anthony Belton, T (NC State)
Round 3, No. 87: Savion Williams (WR, TCU) (signed)
Round 4, No. 124: Barryn Sorrell (DE, Texas) (signed)
Round 5, No. 159: Collin Oliver (DE, Oklahoma State) (signed)
Round 6, No. 198: Warren Brinson (DT, Georgia) (signed)
Round 7, No. 237 (from Steelers): Micah Robinson (CB, Tulane) (signed)
Round 7, No. 250*: John Williams (G, Cincinnati) (signed)

Houston Texans

Round 2, No. 34 (from Giants): Jayden Higgins (WR, Iowa State) (signed)
Round 2, No. 48 (from Dolphins through Raiders): Aireontae Ersery (T, Minnesota)
Round 3, No. 79 (from Dolphins through Eagles and Commanders): Jaylin Noel (WR, Iowa State) (signed)
Round 3, No. 97 (from Vikings through Jaguars)*: Jaylin Smith (CB, USC) (signed)
Round 4, No. 116 (from Dolphins): Woody Marks (RB, USC) (signed)
Round 6, No. 187 (from 49ers through Vikings and Jaguars): Jaylen Reed (S, Penn State) (signed)
Round 6, No. 197 (from Broncos): Graham Mertz (QB, Florida) (signed)
Round 7, No. 224 (from Bears through Dolphins): Kyonte Hamilton (DT, Rutgers) (signed)
Round 7, No. 255 (from Browns)*: Luke Lachey (TE, Iowa) (signed)

Indianapolis Colts

Round 1, No. 14: Tyler Warren (TE, Penn State) (signed)
Round 2, No. 45: J.T. Tuimoloau (DE, Ohio State)
Round 3, No. 80: Justin Walley (CB, Minnesota) (signed)
Round 4, No. 127 (from Rams): Jalen Travis (T, Iowa State) (signed)
Round 5, No. 151: DJ Giddens (RB, Kansas State) (signed)
Round 6, No. 189: Riley Leonard (QB, Notre Dame) (signed)
Round 6, No. 190 (from Falcons through Rams): Tim Smith (DT, Alabama) (signed)
Round 7, No. 232: Hunter Wohler (S, Wisconsin) (signed)

Jacksonville Jaguars

Round 1, No. 2 (from Browns): Travis Hunter (WR/CB, Colorado) (signed)
Round 3, No. 88 (from Vikings): Caleb Ransaw (CB, Tulane) (signed)
Round 3, No. 89 (from Texans): Wyatt Milum (G, West Virginia) (signed)
Round 4, No. 104 (from Browns): Bhayshul Tuten (RB, Virginia Tech) (signed)
Round 4, No. 107: Jack Kiser (LB, Notre Dame) (signed)
Round 6, No. 194 (from Seahawks): Jalen McLeod (LB, Auburn) (signed)
Round 6, No. 200 (from Vikings through Browns): Rayuan Lane (S, Navy) (signed)
Round 7, No. 221: Jonah Monheim (C, USC) (signed)
Round 7, No. 236 (from Broncos through Eagles, Commanders and Texans): LeQuint Allen (RB, Syracuse) (signed)

Kansas City Chiefs

Round 1, No. 32 (from Eagles): Josh Simmons (T, Ohio State) (signed)
Round 2, No. 63: Omarr Norman-Lott (DT, Tennessee)
Round 3, No. 66 (from Titans): Ashton Gillotte (DE, Louisville) (signed)
Round 3, No. 85 (from Broncos through Panthers and Patriots): Nohl Williams (CB, Cal) (signed)
Round 4, No. 133: Jalen Royals (WR, Utah State) (signed)
Round 5, No. 156: Jeffrey Bassa (LB, Oregon) (signed)
Round 7, No. 228 (from Cowboys via Lions through Patriots)*: Brashard Smith (RB, SMU) (signed)

Las Vegas Raiders

Round 1, No. 6: Ashton Jeanty (RB, Boise State) (signed)
Round 2, No. 58 (from Texans): Jack Bech (WR, TCU) (signed)
Round 3, No. 68: Darien Porter (CB, Iowa State) (signed)
Round 3, No. 98 (from Dolphins)*: Caleb Rogers (G, Texas Tech) (signed)
Round 3, No. 99 (from Giants through Texans)*: Charles Grant (T, William & Mary) (signed)
Round 4, No. 108: Dont’e Thornton (WR, Tennessee) (signed)
Round 4, No. 135 (from Dolphins)*: Tonka Hemingway ((DT, South Carolina) (signed)
Round 6, No. 180: J.J. Pegues (DT, Ole Miss) (signed)
Round 6, No. 213*: Tommy Mellott (QB, Montana State) (signed)
Round 6, No. 215*: Cam Miller (QB, North Dakota State) (signed)
Round 7, No. 222: Cody Lindenberg (LB, Minnesota) (signed)

Los Angeles Chargers

Round 1, No. 22: Omarion Hampton (RB, North Carolina) (signed)
Round 2, No. 55: Tre Harris (WR, Ole Miss) (signed)
Round 3, No. 86: Jamaree Caldwell (DT, Oregon) (signed)
Round 4, No. 125: Kyle Kennard (OLB, South Carolina) (signed)
Round 5, No. 158: KeAndre Lambert-Smith (WR, Auburn) (signed)
Round 5, No. 165 (from Commanders through Eagles): Oronde Gadsden II (TE, Syracuse) (signed)
Round 6, No., 199: Branson Taylor (T, Pittsburgh) (signed)
Round 6, No. 214*: R.J. Mickens (S, Clemson) (signed)
Round 7, No. 256*: Trikweze Bridges (CB, Florida) (signed)

Los Angeles Rams

Round 2, No. 46 (from Falcons): Terrance Ferguson (TE, Oregon)
Round 3, No. 90: Josaiah Stewart (OLB, Michigan) (signed)
Round 4, No. 117 (from Colts): Jarquez Hunter (RB, Arizona) (signed)
Round 5, No. 148 (from Bears): Ty Hamilton (DT, Ohio State) (signed)
Round 5, No. 172 (from Seahawks through Vikings): Chris Paul Jr. (LB, Ole Miss) (signed)
Round 7, No. 242 (reacquired from Falcons): Konata Mumpfield (WR, Pitt) (signed)

Miami Dolphins

Round 1, No. 13: Kenneth Grant (DT, Michigan) (signed)
Round 2, No. 37 (from Raiders): Jonah Savaiinaea (G, Arizona)
Round 5, No. 143 (from Raiders): Jordan Phillips (DT, Maryland) (signed)
Round 5: No. 150: Jason Marshall (CB, Florida) (signed)
Round 5, No. 155 (from Broncos): Dante Trader (S, Maryland) (signed)
Round 6, No. 179 (from Browns through Texans): Ollie Gordon (RB, Oklahoma State) (signed)
Round 7, No. 231: Quinn Ewers (QB, Texas) (signed)
Round 7, No. 253*: Zeek Biggers (DT, Georgia Tech) (signed)

Minnesota Vikings

Round 1, No. 24: Donovan Jackson (G, Ohio State) (signed)
Round 3, No. 102 (from Lions through Jaguars and Texans)*: Tai Felton (WR, Maryland) (signed)
Round 5, No. 139 (from Browns): Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins (DT, Georgia) (signed)
Round 6, No. 201 (from Rams): Kobe King (LB, Penn State) (signed)
Round 6, No. 202 (from Texans through Steelers, Bears and Rams): Gavin Bartholomew (TE, Pittsburgh) (signed)

New England Patriots

Round 1, No. 4: Will Campbell (T, LSU) (signed)
Round 2, No. 38: TreVeyon Henderson (RB, Ohio State)
Round 3, No. 69: Kyle Williams (WR, Washington State) (signed)
Round 3, No. 95 (from Chiefs): Jared Wilson (C, Georgia) (signed)
Round 4, No. 106: Craig Woodson (S, Cal) (signed)
Round 4, No. 137 (from Seahawks)*: Joshua Farmer (DT, Florida State) (signed)
Round 5, No. 146 (from Patriots): Bradyn Swinson (OLB, LSU) (signed)
Round 6, No. 182 (from Jaguars through Lions): Andres Borregales (K, Miami) (signed)
Round 7, No. 220: Marcus Bryant (T, Missouri) (signed)
Round 7, No. 251 (from Chiefs)*: Julian Ashby (LS, Vanderbilt) (signed)
Round 7, No. 257 (from Chiefs)*: Kobee Minor (CB, Memphis) (signed)

New Orleans Saints

Round 1, No. 9: Kelvin Banks Jr. (T, Texas) (signed)
Round 2, No. 40: Tyler Shough (QB, Louisville)
Round 3, No. 71: Vernon Broughton (DT, Texas) (signed)
Round 3, No. 93 (from Commanders): Jonas Sanker (S, Virginia) (signed)
Round 4, No. 112: Danny Stutsman (LB, Oklahoma) (signed)
Round 4, No. 131 (from Commanders): Quincy Riley (CB, Louisville) (signed)
Round 6, No. 184 (reacquired from Commanders): Devin Neal (RB, Kansas) (signed)
Round 7, No. 248 (from Eagles through Commanders): Moliki Matavao (TE, UCLA) (signed)
Round 7, No. 254*: Fadil Diggs (DE, Syracuse) (signed)

New York Giants

Round 1, No. 3: Abdul Carter (OLB, Penn State) (signed)
Round 1, No. 25 (from Texans): Jaxson Dart, QB (Ole Miss) (signed)
Round 3, No. 65: Darius Alexander (DT, Toledo) (signed)
Round 4, No. 105: Cameron Skattebo (RB, Arizona State) (signed)
Round 5, No. 154 (from Seahawks): Marcus Mbow (G, Purdue) (signed)
Round 7, No. 219: Thomas Fidone II (TE, Nebraska) (signed)
Round 7, No. 246 (from Bills): Korie Black (CB, Oklahoma State) (signed)

New York Jets

Round 1, No. 7: Armand Membou (T, Missouri) (signed)
Round 2, No. 42: Mason Taylor (TE, LSU)
Round 3, No. 73: Azareye’h Thomas (CB, Florida State) (signed)
Round 4, No. 110: Arian Smith (WR, Georgia) (signed)
Round 4, No. 130 (from Lions through Broncos and Eagles): Malachi Moore (S, Alabama) (signed)
Round 5, No. 162 (from Rams through Steelers): Francisco Mauigoa (LB, Miami) (signed)
Round 6, No. 176 (from Ravens): Tyler Baron (DE, Miami) (signed)

Philadelphia Eagles

Round 1, No. 31 (from Chiefs): Jihaad Campbell (LB, Alabama) (signed)
Round 2, No. 64: Andrew Mukuba (S, Texas)
Round 4, No. 111 (from Panthers through Broncos): Ty Robinson (DT, Nebraska) (signed)
Round 5, Nos. 145 (from Jets): Mac McWilliams (CB, Central Florida) (signed)
Round 5, No. 161: (from Texans): Smael Mondon (LB, Georgia) (signed)
Round 5, No. 168: Drew Kendall (C, Boston College) (signed)
Round 6, No. 181 (from Patriots through Chargers): Kyle McCord (QB, Syracuse) (signed)
Round 6, No. 191 (from Cardinals): Myles Hinton (T, Michigan) (signed)
Round 6, No. 207 (from Chiefs and Jets): Cameron Williams (T, Texas) (signed)
Round 6, No. 209 (from Chargers)*: Antwaun Powell-Ryland (OLB, Virginia Tech) (signed)

Pittsburgh Steelers

Round 1, No. 21: Derrick Harmon (DT, Oregon) (signed)
Round 3, No. 83: Kaleb Johnson (RB, Iowa) (signed)
Round 4, No. 123: Jack Sawyer (OLB, Ohio State) (signed)
Round 5, No. 164 (from Lions through Browns, Eagles and Chiefs): Yahya Black (DE, Iowa) (signed)
Round 6, No. 185 (from Bears through Seahawks): Will Howard (QB, Ohio State) (signed)
Round 7, No. 226 (from Panthers through Chiefs): Carson Bruener (LB, Washington) (signed)
Round 7, No. 229 (from Falcons through Eagles): Donte Kent (CB, Central Michigan) (signed)

San Francisco 49ers

Round 1, No. 11: Mykel Williams (DE, Georgia) (signed)
Round 2, No. 43: Alfred Collins (DT, Texas) (signed)
Round 3, No. 75: Nick Martin (LB, Oklahoma State) (signed)
Round 3, No. 100*: Upton Stout (CB, Western Kentucky) (signed)
Round 4, No. 113: CJ West (DT, Indiana) (signed)
Round 4, No. 138*: Jordan Watkins (WR, Ole Miss) (signed)
Round 5: No. 147 (from Saints through Commanders): Jordan James (RB, Oregon) (signed)
Round 5, No. 160 (from Vikings): Marques Sigle (S, Kansas State) (signed)
Round 7, No. 227: Kurtis Rourke (QB, Indiana) (signed)
Round 7, No. 249*: Connor Colby (G, Iowa) (signed)
Round 7, 252*: Junior Bergen (WR, Montana) (signed)

Seattle Seahawks

Round 1, No. 18: Grey Zabel (OL, North Dakota State) (signed)
Round 2, No. 35 (from Titans): Nick Emmanwori (S, South Carolina) (signed)
Round 2, No. 50: Elijah Arroyo (TE, Miami)
Round 3, No. 92 (from Lions through Jets and Raiders): Jalen Milroe (QB, Alabama) (signed)
Round 5, No. 142 (from Jaguars through Texans and Vikings): Rylie Mills (DT, Notre Dame) (signed)
Round 5, No. 166 (from Bills through Texans): Tory Horton (WR, Colorado State) (signed)
Round 5, No. 175*: Robbie Ouzts (TE, Alabama) (signed)
Round 6, No. 192 (from Dolphins through Bears): Bryce Cabeldue (G, Kansas) (signed)
Round 7, No. 223 (from Saints through Eagles and Steelers): Damien Martinez (RB, Miami) (signed)
Round 7, No. 234: Mason Richman (T, Iowa) (signed)
Round 7, No. 238 (from Chargers through Patriots)*: Ricky White (WR, UNLV) (signed)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Round 1, No. 19: Emeka Egbuka (WR, Ohio State) (signed)
Round 2, No. 53: Benjamin Morrison (CB, Notre Dame)
Round 3, No. 84: Jacob Parrish (CB, Kansas State) (signed)
Round 4, No. 121: David Walker (OLB, Central Arkansas) (signed)
Round 5, No. 157: Elijah Roberts (OLB, SMU) (signed)
Round 7, No. 235: Tez Johnson (WR ,Oregon) (signed)

Tennessee Titans

Round 1, No. 1: Cam Ward (QB, Miami) (signed)
Round 2, No. 52 (from Steelers through Seahawks): Femi Oladejo (OLB, UCLA)
Round 3: No. 82 (from Seahawks): Kevin Winston (S, Penn State) (signed)
Round 4, No. 103: Chimere Dike (WR, Florida) (signed)
Round 4, No. 120 (from Seahawks): Gunnar Helm (TE, Texas) (signed)
Round 5, No. 136 (from Ravens)*: Elic Ayomanor (WR, Stanford) (signed)
Round 5, No. 167 (from Chiefs): Jackson Slater (G, Sacramento State) (signed)
Round 6, No. 183 (from Panthers through Ravens): Marcus Harris (CB, Cal) (signed)
Round 6, No. 188 (from Cowboys): Kalel Mullings (RB, Michigan) (signed)

Washington Commanders

Round 1, No. 29: Josh Conerly Jr. (T, Oregon) (signed)
Round 2, No. 61: Trey Amos (CB, Ole Miss) (signed)
Round 4, No. 128 (from Texans): Jaylin Lane (WR, Virginia Tech) (signed)
Round 6, No. 205: Kain Medrano (LB, UCLA) (signed)
Round 7, No. 245: Jacory Croskey-Merritt (RB, Arizona) (signed)

* = compensatory selection

NFL Draft Pick Signings: 5/2/25

May 2nd, 2025 at 7:15pm CST by Ely Allen

We’re getting our first batch of 2025 NFL Draft pick signings, and more are soon to come with rookie minicamps on the horizon. Here is our first group of mid- to late-rounders to sign their four-year rookie contracts:

Dallas Cowboys

CB Shavon Revel (third round, East Carolina)
LB Shemar James (fifth round, Florida)
T Ajani Cornelius (sixth round, Oregon)
DT Jay Toia (seventh round, UCLA)
RB Phil Mafah (seventh round, Clemson)
DT Tommy Akingbesote (seventh round, Maryland)

Green Bay Packers

WR Savion Williams (third round, TCU)
DE Barryn Sorrell (fourth round, Texas)
DE Collin Oliver (fifth round, Oklahoma State)
DT Warren Brinson (sixth round, Georgia)
CB Micah Robinson (seventh round, Tulane)
G John Williams (seventh round, Cincinnati)

Philadelphia Eagles

LB Smael Mondon (fifth round, Georgia)
QB Kyle McCord (sixth round, Syracuse)
T Myles Hinton (sixth round, Michigan)
OLB Antwaun Powell-Ryland (sixth round, Virginia Tech)

Cowboys Add Nine UDFAs

May 2nd, 2025 at 5:54pm CST by Adam La Rose

The Cowboys’ rookie minicamp began on Friday. The group of players taking part included these undrafted free agents:

Justin Barron, LB (Syracuse)
Zion Childress, DB (Kentucky)
Alijah Clark, DB (Syracuse)
Rivaldo Fairweather, TE (Auburn)
Bruce Harmon, DB (Stephen F. Austin)
Traeshon Holden, WR (Oregon)
Josh Kelly, WR (Texas Tech)
Tyler Neville, TE (Virginia Tech)
Mike Smith, DB (Eastern Kentucky)

Clark received a notable commitment from the Cowboys to take part in their offseason program. Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 reports his deal contains a $25K signing bonus in addition to $234K in guaranteed base salary. A transfer from Rutgers following his freshman season, Clark racked up 183 tackles and nine pass breakups during his time at Syracuse.

Barron began his college career as a receiver before transitioning to defense in 2020. Over the remainder of his time with the Orange, he saw time at safety and slot corner in addition to linebacker. The 6-5, 224-pounder posted at least 90 tackles over each of the past two years and his special teams experience will give him a strong chance to earn a roster spot.

Before and after the draft, receiver has been named as a position of need for the Cowboys. Holden saw his production increase every year during his college career, which included time at Alabama from 2020-22. At 6-2, he will look to provide the Cowboys with size at the WR spot if he makes the team. Kelly – who played at Fresno State and Washington State before his single campaign with the Red Raiders – topped 1,000 yards in 2024 and will aim to parlay that production into a roster spot this summer.

Cowboys Agree To Terms With Tyler Booker

May 2nd, 2025 at 12:19pm CST by Adam La Rose

The first Day 1 selection of the 2025 draft has agreed to terms with their new team. Guard Tyler Booker has a deal in place with the Cowboys, as first reported by ESPN’s Todd Archer.

Booker was selected 12th overall, a slot which contains plenty of upfront money as part of the fully guaranteed compensation first-round picks receive on their initial contracts. Archer notes the pact is worth a total of $22.55MM. Booker will collect a $13MM signing bonus.

Dallas was linked to other positions in the build-up to Day 1, but the team had Booker as its top remaining player when on the clock at No. 12. As a result, the Cowboys added the Alabama product and by doing so used a first-round pick on an offensive linemen for the third time in the past four years. Booker will aim to join Tyler Smith and Tyler Guyton as a starter up front in 2025 and for years to come.

As expected, future Hall of Famer Zack Martin retired this offseason, ending his decorated 11-year run in Dallas. That decision created a vacancy in the starting lineup at right guard, and Booker could step into it as a rookie. He is on the books for at least the next four years, but the team will be able to keep him in place through the 2029 campaign by means of the fifth-year option.

Arizona wideout Tetairoa McMillan would have been Dallas’ pick had he been available. Instead, the Panthers drafted him at No. 8, leading the Cowboys to pivot to Booker; that has left a need at the receiver spot deep into the offseason. As the Cowboys explore their options on that front with their rookie camp opening today, Booker will begin competing for a first-team gig.

2026 NFL Fifth-Year Option Tracker

May 1st, 2025 at 11:19pm CST by Sam Robinson

NFL teams have until May 1 to officially pick up fifth-year options on 2022 first-rounders. The 2020 CBA revamped the option structure and made them fully guaranteed, rather than guaranteed for injury only. Meanwhile, fifth-year option salaries are now determined by a blend of performance- and usage-based benchmarks:

Two-time Pro Bowlers (excluding alternates) will earn the same as their position’s franchise tag
One-time Pro Bowlers will earn the equivalent of the transition tag
Players who achieve any of the following will receive the average of the third-20th-highest salaries at their position:
- At least a 75% snap rate in two of their first three seasons
- A 75% snap average across all three seasons
- At least 50% in each of first three seasons
Players who do not hit any of those benchmarks will receive the average of the third-25th top salaries at their position

We covered how last year’s Pro Bowl invites affected the 2022 first-round class. With the deadline looming, we will use the space below to track all the 2026 option decisions from around the league:

DE/OLB Travon Walker, Jaguars ($14.75MM): Exercised
DE/OLB Aidan Hutchinson, Lions ($19.87MM): Exercised
CB Derek Stingley Jr., Texans ($17.6MM): Extended through 2029
CB Sauce Gardner, Jets ($20.19MM): Exercised
OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux, Giants ($14.75MM): Exercised
T Ikem Ekwonu, Panthers ($17.56MM): Exercised
T Evan Neal, Giants ($16.69MM): Declined
WR Drake London, Falcons ($16.82MM): Exercised
T Charles Cross, Seahawks ($17.56MM): Exercised
WR Garrett Wilson, Jets ($16.82MM): Exercised
WR Chris Olave, Saints ($15.49MM): Exercised
WR Jameson Williams, Lions ($15.49MM): Exercised
DT Jordan Davis, Eagles ($12.94MM): Exercised
S Kyle Hamilton, Ravens ($18.6MM): Exercised
G Kenyon Green, Eagles* ($16.69MM): Declined
WR Jahan Dotson, Eagles** ($16.82MM): Declined
G Zion Johnson, Chargers ($17.56MM): Declined
WR Treylon Burks, Titans ($15.49MM): Declined
T Trevor Penning, Saints ($16.69MM): Declined
QB Kenny Pickett, Browns*** ($22.12MM): Declined
CB Trent McDuffie, Chiefs ($17.6MM): Exercised
LB Quay Walker, Packers ($14.75MM): Declined
CB Kaiir Elam, Cowboys**** ($12.68MM): Declined
G Tyler Smith, Cowboys ($20.99MM): Exercised
C Tyler Linderbaum, Ravens ($20.99MM): Declined
DE Jermaine Johnson, Jets ($13.92MM): Exercised
LB Devin Lloyd, Jaguars ($14.75MM): Exercised
DT Devonte Wyatt, Packers ($12.94MM): Exercised
G Cole Strange, Patriots ($16.69MM): Declined
DE George Karlaftis, Chiefs ($15.12MM): Exercised
DB Dax Hill, Bengals ($12.68MM): Exercised
S Lewis Cine, Vikings: N/A

* = traded from Texans on March 11, 2025
** = traded from Commanders on August 22, 2024
*** = traded from Eagles on March 15, 2024; traded from Steelers on March 10, 2025
**** = traded from Bills to Cowboys on March 12, 2025

Cowboys CB Trevon Diggs Won’t Be Ready For Training Camp

May 1st, 2025 at 9:06pm CST by Nikhil Mehta

Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs is not expected to be ready for training camp as he works his way back from knee surgery, per Clarence Hill of DLLS Sports.

Injuries have not been kind to Diggs over the last two years. He tore his ACL after just two games in 2023, requiring an extensive rehab process that sidelined him until August 2024. He played through a calf injury to start the first 10 games of the season before his knee flared up, sidelining him for two games. He returned to played a full game in Week 14, but was shut down for surgery shortly after.

The Cowboys were frustrated with how Diggs handled his recovery in 2023, according to Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News, particularly his absence at team facilities during his rehab. When he injured the same knee in 2024, the team had renewed concerns, something team owner and general manager Jerry Jones hinted at recently.

“He’s more subject to injury. He’s learned that one time,” said Jones when asked about Diggs before the draft (via Watkins). “My point is, I have a lot of hope that his actual rehab and experience from the time before is really helping him out, and I think it has.”

Jones added that Diggs is “working hard” and hopes that his commitment to his rehab process will allow him to come back “quicker” and “sounder.”

Diggs’ absence at the start of the season could put pressure on third-round pick Shavon Revel to play early as a rookie. However, the Eastern Carolina product is recovering from a knee injury of his own and is not expected to be ready for the start of training camp.

A mid-camp return is more likely for Revel, whose torn ACL was repaired by Cowboys team orthopedis Dr. Dan Cooper, according to ESPN’s Ed Werder. That connection may have given Dallas more confidence in drafting Revel after he fell below his second-round draft projection.

Cowboys Passing On CB Kaiir Elam’s Fifth-Year Option

May 1st, 2025 at 2:47pm CST by Sam Robinson

The Bills effectively admitted a mistake on Kaiir Elam, trading the former first-rounder in a pick-swap deal that only produced a 2025 fifth. The Cowboys took a flier on the fourth-year cornerback, but they will not authorize an eight-figure guarantee to conduct an extended evaluation.

One of this year’s easier fifth-year option decisions to predict, Elam will see his declined, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler notes. Elam will move into a contract year. Although Elam’s lack of playing time would have tied him to the lowest number on the CB option ladder ($12.68MM), that still represents a tough ask based on his performance to date.

Buffalo traded up to No. 23 for Elam in 2022, though it is believed the team’s top CB target was Trent McDuffie. The future Chiefs standout is now a two-time All-Pro (though, his lack of a Pro Bowl nod left him eligible for a cheaper fifth-year option price), and Elam’s Bills swan song featured Kansas City targeting the backup after Christian Benford‘s latest ill-timed injury. Elam’s chance to rebound after the extended AFC championship game cameo will come in Dallas.

While Elam was ticketed to play opposite Tre’Davious White once the former All-Pro recovered from a 2021 ACL tear, Benford’s rise impeded that. Elam was given more chances to start, but the Florida alum could not capitalize on them. Following White’s Achilles tear in October 2023, the Bills traded for Rasul Douglas to play opposite Benford. That setup lasted 1 1/2 years, as Elam only played as a backup during Douglas’ time in Buffalo.

The Cowboys have some questions at corner, having seen Trevon Diggs go down with a second major knee injury. The former All-Pro is not viewed as a lock to begin the season on time, opening a door for Elam. But the Cowboys also used a second-round pick on East Carolina’s Shavon Revel. A first-round talent, Revel slipped to the second because of an ACL tear sustained last year. Revel is expected to be ready before the regular season. Elam, then, profiles as a backup and potential insurance option for a Cowboys team that returns All-Pro DaRon Bland.

The recoveries of Diggs and Revel will open the door to extensive offseason work, and potentially training camp first-string reps, for Elam. The soon-to-be 24-year-old defender has made 12 career starts. It will be interesting to see if Dallas adds another starter-level option as Diggs insurance, but as of now, Elam is that player heading into OTAs.

Minor NFL Transactions: 4/30/25

April 30th, 2025 at 9:08pm CST by Nikhil Mehta

Here are today’s minor moves from around the NFL:

Carolina Panthers

Signed: DE Mapalo Mwansa

Dallas Cowboys

Waived: RB Malik Davis, OL Jack Anderson, LB Brock Mogensen, OL Earl Bostick

Jacksonville Jaguars

Signed as UDFAs: WR Darius Lassiter (BYU), WR Dorian Singer (Utah)

Kansas City Chiefs

Released: TE Anthony Firkser, LB Shaun Bradley
Waived: TE Baylor Cupp, OL McKade Mettauer, S Jason Taylor
Received international exemption: OT Chukwuebeuka Godrick

Minnesota Vikings

Signed as UDFA: WR Myles Price (Indiana)

New York Jets

Placed on reserve/retired list: QB Jordan Travis (story)

Pittsburgh Steelers

Released: LB Thomas Rush

Cowboys May Reunite With Amari Cooper After Missing Out On Tetairoa McMillan

April 28th, 2025 at 4:46pm CST by Nikhil Mehta

The Cowboys were widely expected to add to their wide receiver room this offseason, but they didn’t sign any major free agents or draft a single player at the position.

Dallas would have drafted Tetairoa McMillan with the No. 12 pick if he was available, according to ESPN’s Todd Archer, but the Arizona wideout was selected three picks earlier by the Panthers. They also explored a trade for a veteran receiver from the AFC North, per Archer, but couldn’t come to terms to finalize the deal.

Now, Dallas will likely have to add one of the veteran receivers still available in free agency. One name has already jumped out at the team, per Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram: Amari Cooper. He had a down year in 2024, both in Cleveland before the trade deadline and in Buffalo after. The 30-year-old posted the lowest per-game numbers of his career and has received little interest in free agency as a result.

The Cowboys have discussed the possibility of a reunion with Cooper internally, but no deal is imminent, according to NFL Network’s Jane Slater. The team is still evaluating their options at the position, which also include veteran free agents like Keenan Allen and Nelson Agholor.

After missing out on McMillan, the Cowboys went with offensive guard Tyler Booker and by the time they were back on the clock in the second round, four more receivers were off the board. Dallas took Florida State edge rusher Donovan Ezeiruaku with pick No. 44, and another four wideouts were taken before their next pick, which they used on Eastern Carolina cornerback Shavon Revel. All three players were ranked among the team’s top 35 prospects, according to Archer.

Though the Cowboys didn’t address their biggest need in the draft, it’s hard to argue with their process. They drew criticism for taking a guard with such a high first-round pick, especially since Booker was not considered a top-20 talent. However, he was thought to be the best guard in the draft, and the team’s acquisition of falling talents at premium positions in Ezeiruaku and Revel allowed them to finish Day 2 with three players who could start as rookies.

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