Jones, of course, is the general manager of the Cowboys in addition to being the owner. The main decision-maker on personnel decisions should know about a nine-technique edge rusher. But to hear Jones talk football like a schematics expert felt refreshing to fans. It felt different.

Jerry Jones said the team's offseason moves reflect a dramatic shift in personnel, coaching, and scheme.

The Dallas Cowboys took a player they coveted but didn't expect to get in the NFL draft with safety Caleb Downs and added one edge rusher in Malachi Lawrence alongside another who might end up being a more traditional linebacker in Jaishawn Barham.

D'Angelo Ponds was the first Indiana defensive player taken in the NFL Draft after the New York Jets selected the defensive back in the second round.

The Kansas City Chiefs focused on defense in the NFL draft this week, using their first four picks on that side of the ball.

Kansas City Chiefs GM Brett Veach invested heavily on the defensive side of the ball in the 2026 NFL Draft, giving veteran defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo his dream draft class with three picks in the top-40.

Get to know more about all eight members of the Indianapolis Colts 2026 NFL Draft class that began with Georgia linebacker C.J. Allen and ended with Oklahoma wide receiver Deion Burks.

5:41 p.m. – With their final pick of the draft, the Lions select Tennessee edge Tyre West at 222. The 6-foot-3, 290-pounder played in 12 games in 2025 with two starts, registering 23 tackles, including 7 ½ for loss and four sacks. He totaled 10 sacks during his four-year career.

The Chicago Bears addressed the team's secondary in the first round of the 2026 NFL draft, selecting Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman with the No. 25 overall choice.