The 101st East-West Shrine Bowl showcased more than 100 NFL prospects in Dallas, but a handful not only stole the show — they also make perfect sense for the Cowboys.

The 2026 Draft Blog is officially kicked off as Tommy Yarrish and Kyle Youmans dive into the daily ongoings of the draft process leading up to the NFL Draft in late April.

Cowboys COO/co-owner Stephen Jones discussed a wide variety of topics at the Senior Bowl on Tuesday, including what stood out about new DC Christian Parker, the latest on WR George Pickens' future, ST coordinator Nick Sorensen's status and more.

At the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Cowboys vice president of player personnel discussed the teams' decision to hire Christian Parker as defensive coordinator, and explained some early conversations they've had together on Parker's vision for Dallas' defense.

Donovan Wilson is set to hit free agency and Malik Hooker is entering a contract year, and those are only two of several concerns for the Cowboys at safety.

The hiring of Christian Parker as defensive coordinator has served as an immediate catalyst to the Cowboys cleaning house on that side of the ball. 

Turpin is back for the third straight year after being added as an alternate kick returner for Seattle's Rashid Shaheed. 

The 2026 Senior Bowl kicks off this week in Mobile, Alabama where draft prospects will head to perform in front of NFL teams and scouts to try and improve their draft stock. Here are some names to keep an eye on throughout the week. 

With Christian Parker named as the Cowboys' defensive coordinator for 2026, he's wasting no time allowing reaching out to candidates he'd like brought to Dallas.

Cowboys DL coach Aaron Whitecotton is planning to interview with the Titans for their DC position in the near future, but for now is focused on where his feet are as the DC of the East team in the Shrine Bowl, as well as building ahead with the Cowboys and their new DC Christian Parker. 

Hard to believe everything that Christian Parker has accomplished already at age 34, but he now comes to the Cowboys with a wealth of experience and respect from around the league.

The West team in the East-West Shrine Bowl will be led by Cowboys TE coach Lunda Wells. As practices began on Friday, Wells discussed his coaching philosophy as well as his own opportunities for growth. 

The future of George Pickens looms large over the Dallas Cowboys as free agency and the offseason arrive, but negotiating with the Pro Bowler isn't the only concern at receiver.

At just 34 years old, Christian Parker becomes the youngest DC in Cowboys history. As he gets ready to call his first NFL defense, we look back at his track record in previous stops and some schematic elements he could bring to Dallas. 

Beginning on Friday, over 100 draft prospects will make their way to the Star in Frisco for the East-West Shrine Bowl practices. Here's a look at some defensive players to watch, as the Cowboys look to add personnel to new DC Christian Parker's unit. 

After a thorough search for their next defensive coordinator, the Cowboys are naming former Eagles' up-and-comer Christian Parker to the position for 2026.

Javonte Williams is near the top of the free agency list for the Cowboys, but he's not the only key running back on the roster in need of a new contract, as young RBs claw behind them.

What Dak Prescott was able to do in his record-setting season was a sight to behold, and the fact he did it only months after a devastating injury has him one step away from a top NFL honor.

If only the Cowboys knew back in the spring, perhaps this player would still be with the team. Plus, following the quarterback, an update on DaRon Bland's foot and the continued search for a defensive coordinator.

Former Cowboys CB Trevon Diggs was released on Tuesday by the Green Bay Packers. Now, Dallas' former All-Pro corner is free to sign with whatever team he'd like in the 2026 season. 

In addressing the upcoming needs of each position, we focus today on the tight ends, where Jake Ferguson leads the way, while Luke Schoonmaker and Brevyn Spann-Ford look to further elevate the position room. 

Tight end Jake Ferguson, who had career-highs in receptions and touchdowns in 2025, has been added to the NFC Pro Bowl roster as an alternate, replacing 49ers TE George Kittle. 

Cowboys first-round pick Tyler Booker was named to the Pro Football Writers Associations' All-Rookie team on Tuesday, the first Cowboys rookie to earn the nod since fellow guard Tyler Smith in 2022. 

In addressing the upcoming needs of each position, we focus today on the offensive line, where Tyler Smith will undoubtedly be a major factor, but his exact position might dictate the Cowboys' next moves.