The Dallas Cowboys might be ready to admit they made a mistake in the first round recently, which is the basis for their selection in a recent 2026 NFL mock draft.

Preseason games do not count on the official ledger, but they are important tools for NFL personnel executives in determining active roster construction. Players on the bubble in one environment could be bottom-of-the-roster candidates who make an impact in other situations.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Joe Milton is looking to solidify his position as backup to star Dak Prescott, who is expected to be fully ready for the upcoming season. Milton, however, has yet to find his footing in his first stint in Dallas.

The NFL continues to reveal players in the yearly offseason "NFL Top 100." Three Arizona Cardinals players made the list, with linebacker Josh Sweat at No. 95, tight end Trey McBride at No. 65 and safety Budda Baker at No. 34, making the list for the sixth straight year. Several players the Cardinals will face in 2025 continue to be revealed.

Micah Parsons is currently in a contract dispute with the Dallas Cowboys and has requested a trade away from the team, but head coach Brian Schottenheimer is confident he won't hold out of regular-season games.

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Entering the NFL in 2022, Metchie was selected with the 44th overall pick. The Houston Texans' second-rounder missed his entire rookie season due to health concerns. The following year, Metchie returned to the field to participate in his debut season with the Texans.